Late Night High Protein Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cinnamon Recipe
A bowl of cottage cheese with a sprinkle of cinnamon before bed. The casein protein works overnight for muscle recovery — the cinnamon makes it taste like dessert.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- low-fat cottage cheese 1.25 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- ground cinnamon 1 tsp
- honey 2 tsp
- vanilla extract 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
8 g
19%
Protein
22 g
52%
Fat
4.5 g
24%
Cooking steps
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1
Spoon 1 1/4 cups of low-fat cottage cheese into a medium mixing bowl, ensuring an even surface for even topping distribution.
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2
Evenly drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey across the cottage cheese so every bite has subtle sweetness.
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3
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon over the top; gently swirl with a spoon to lightly marbelize the flavor without fully mixing.
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4
Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract evenly over the mixture to round out the aroma and taste.
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5
Chill the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 minute before serving, allowing flavors to meld and the cheese to firm up slightly.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredient in this recipe is low-fat cottage cheese. It provides a creamy base, mild flavor, and a high amount of casein protein, making it perfect for an overnight muscle recovery snack.
Q. How does cinnamon enhance the flavor of cottage cheese?
Cinnamon adds a warm, sweet, and aromatic note to the cottage cheese, turning a simple bowl into a dessert-like treat without the need for added sugar. It complements the tangy flavor and the honey's light sweetness.
Q. What is the ideal mixing technique for blending the cinnamon?
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the cottage cheese and gently swirl it with a spoon. This marbelizes the flavors without mixing them completely, ensuring bursts of cinnamon in every bite while keeping the texture creamy.
Q. How many calories and how much protein does each serving provide?
Each 150g serving contains 170 kcal and 22g of protein, making it a high-protein, low-calorie snack suitable for supporting muscle recovery.
Q. Which dietary needs does this recipe fit?
This Cottage Cheese with Cinnamon recipe is vegetarian, high protein, bariatric friendly, and diabetic friendly based on its ingredient list and nutrition profile. It is suitable for late-night snacking with balanced macros.
