Cottage cheese may not immediately come to mind as a dessert ingredient, but this dairy source may surprise you.
Its creamy, smooth texture blends seamlessly in brownies, cake, cookies, and homemade ice cream. Meanwhile, its mild, slightly tangy taste offers a neutral backdrop to various flavors and mix ins.
Using cottage cheese instead of cream cheese or heavy cream in desserts can also make your favorite treats more nutritious. For example, 1 cup of heavy cream contains 823 calories, 4.9 grams (g) of protein, and 146 milligrams (mg) of calcium, plus 85.3 g of fat (49 g from saturated) and 7 g of sugar.On the other hand, a cup of low-fat cottage cheese provides just 163 calories, 2.3 g of fat, and 6 g of sugar but packs 28 g of protein and 138 mg of bone-building calcium.
That protein boost may help you feel more satisfied. Research suggests that protein promotes the release of gut hormones that regulate appetite and satiety. This can be a plus for weight management (as you may feel more satisfied with less of that sweet treat).
Here are seven ways to incorporate cottage cheese into dessert.
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