Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Printable)

A creamy blend of ripe avocado and cottage cheese, ideal for snacking or spreading.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
02 - Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Add the chives, black pepper, and salt, then pulse briefly to integrate evenly.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt according to preference.
05 - For a spicier profile, blend in crushed red pepper flakes; for added richness, drizzle olive oil and blend again.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chives or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
07 - Serve immediately alongside fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a spread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in under ten minutes, which means you can stop whatever you're doing and have something genuinely delicious within moments.
  • The protein from cottage cheese means you're not just eating vegetables—this actually keeps you satisfied.
  • One batch lasts long enough to sneak spoonfuls for days, as a dip, a spread, or honestly just straight from the bowl.
02 -
  • Lemon juice is your secret weapon against browning—it actually works, and skipping it means watching your beautiful green dip turn gray within an hour.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese makes a difference that you'll actually taste; low-fat versions tend toward grainy and thin, which defeats the whole purpose of making something indulgent.
03 -
  • An immersion blender works fine in a pinch, but a food processor gives you the smoothest, creamiest result with the least effort.
  • If your avocado tastes slightly bitter or waxy, you likely picked one that wasn't quite ripe—next time, wait a day or two and the flavor will be noticeably brighter and richer.
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