Cottage cheese contains casein protein that coagulates at 180°F, creating breadstick dough without any actual flour needed.
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breadsticks
Snack time just got a tasty upgrade with these High Protein Cottage Cheese Breadsticks! Bursting with flavor and packed with around 3.5 grams of protein in each stick, they’re made with creamy cottage cheese and a sprinkle of herbs for that perfect savory kick. Bake them to golden perfection and enjoy a guilt-free treat that will keep you fueled through the afternoon slump!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 c cottage cheese (240 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c shredded mozzarella (shred your own, iykyk) (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/4 tsp italian seasoning (1.25 ml)
- generous pinch of sea salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- sauce for dipping
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375.
- 2
Combine ingredients and mix well.
- 3
Pour onto parchment lined baking sheet, spreading into a thin, even layer.
- 4
Bake for about 32-35 minutes, until top is browned.
- 5
Remove from oven and cut into approximately 14 breadsticks.
- 6
Dip in your favorite sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 15-20 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey, preventing soggy breadsticks and ensuring proper binding.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Press the cottage cheese mixture to exactly 1/4-inch thickness on the baking sheet because thicker layers won't cook through while thinner ones become brittle and crack.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Let the baked sheet cool for 5 minutes before cutting to allow proteins to set and prevent the breadsticks from falling apart when sliced.timing5 minutes
- ✓Use full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat minimum) because the fat content helps bind the mixture and prevents the breadsticks from becoming rubbery during baking.ingredient4% milkfat minimum
- ✓Score the cutting lines lightly with a knife halfway through baking (around 18 minutes) to create clean breaks without losing structural integrity.timing18 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Cottage cheese contains casein protein that coagulates at 180°F, creating breadstick dough without any actual flour needed.
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breadsticks
Snack time just got a tasty upgrade with these High Protein Cottage Cheese Breadsticks! Bursting with flavor and packed with around 3.5 grams of protein in each stick, they’re made with creamy cottage cheese and a sprinkle of herbs for that perfect savory kick. Bake them to golden perfection and enjoy a guilt-free treat that will keep you fueled through the afternoon slump!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 c cottage cheese (240 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c shredded mozzarella (shred your own, iykyk) (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/4 tsp italian seasoning (1.25 ml)
- generous pinch of sea salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- sauce for dipping
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375.
- 2
Combine ingredients and mix well.
- 3
Pour onto parchment lined baking sheet, spreading into a thin, even layer.
- 4
Bake for about 32-35 minutes, until top is browned.
- 5
Remove from oven and cut into approximately 14 breadsticks.
- 6
Dip in your favorite sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 15-20 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey, preventing soggy breadsticks and ensuring proper binding.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Press the cottage cheese mixture to exactly 1/4-inch thickness on the baking sheet because thicker layers won't cook through while thinner ones become brittle and crack.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Let the baked sheet cool for 5 minutes before cutting to allow proteins to set and prevent the breadsticks from falling apart when sliced.timing5 minutes
- ✓Use full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat minimum) because the fat content helps bind the mixture and prevents the breadsticks from becoming rubbery during baking.ingredient4% milkfat minimum
- ✓Score the cutting lines lightly with a knife halfway through baking (around 18 minutes) to create clean breaks without losing structural integrity.timing18 minutes