{"id":18188,"date":"2026-09-28T15:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.internal.slimmingworld.co.uk\/?p=18188"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:52:34","slug":"easy-healthy-cottage-cheese-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/easy-healthy-cottage-cheese-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World cottage cheese recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cottage cheese is one of those magic ingredients that can be used to make so much more than you might think. We also love the fact that it&#8217;s creamy, cheesy and brings a richness to dishes, while being low in fat and high in protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With wraps, quiches and even sweet treats on the list, prepare to be amazed at what a simple tub of cottage cheese can do!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Group-Feel-Real-Good-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Feel Real Good - Group small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11365\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cottage cheese recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-slimming-world-cottage-cheese-wraps\/\">Cottage cheese wraps<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-slimming-world-cottage-cheese-wraps\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Body-CottageCheeseWrap_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"cottage cheese wrap\" class=\"wp-image-10605\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These baked cottage cheese wraps can be filled with whatever Free food you fancy! A bacon and tomato wrap makes a great grab and go breakfast \u2013 or add lettuce and extra-light mayo for an easy lunch. They&#8217;re also a great gluten free alternative to regular wraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/crustless-red-onion-and-courgette-quiche\">Cottage cheese crustless quiche<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/crustless-red-onion-and-courgette-quiche\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Body-CrustlessRedOnionAndCourgetteQuiche_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"crustless red onion and courgette quiche\" class=\"wp-image-17984\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This crustless quiche with cottage cheese packed a real protein punch! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/chicken-and-pesto-sandwich\">Chicken and pesto sandwich<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/chicken-and-pesto-sandwich\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Body-ChickenAndPestoSandwich_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Wholemeal bread sandwich filled with layers of pesto chicken, tomatoes and cottage cheese mix served with a side salad\" class=\"wp-image-12946\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chicken and cottage cheese recipes are an ideal healthy lunch option \u2013 and this Parmesan and pesto-stacked sandwich is extra special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-quark\/\">More on the blog: What is quark?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/carbonara-quiches\">Carbonara quiches<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/carbonara-quiches\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CarbonaraQuiches-OutAndAbout-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Carbonara quiches\" class=\"wp-image-8689\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These individual portion quiches are perfect for packed lunches, picnics and parties. Or enjoy as a delicious and healthy savoury snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/broccoli-and-ricotta-cannelloni\">Broccoli and ricotta cannelloni<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/broccoli-and-ricotta-cannelloni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/broccoli-and-ricotta-cannelloni-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Broccoli and ricotta cannelloni\" class=\"wp-image-18191\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This creamy, cottage cheese pasta dish is super-satisfying and fits perfectly into the Slimming World plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/cheesy-leek-stuffed-quorn-with-maple-pigs-in-blankets\">Cheesy leek-stuffed Quorn<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/cheesy-leek-stuffed-quorn-with-maple-pigs-in-blankets\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CheesyLeekStuffedQuorn-FestiveFoodSwaps-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy leek-stuffed Quorn with maple \u2018pigs in blankets\u2019\" class=\"wp-image-7857\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Look no further for a show-stopping vegetarian roast dinner. Complete with maple &#8216;pigs in blankets&#8217;, too!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-online\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Online-Feel-Real-Good-Campaign-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Feel Real Good - Online small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11364\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cottage cheese peanut butter bites recipe video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6405535518112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn&#8217;t necessarily put cottage cheese recipes and desserts together, but this combo works like a dream. A sweet, chocolate-wrapped snack that packs a peanutty protein punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cottage cheese peanut butter bites recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>makes 4 <br>3\u00bd Swips each (when counting the peanut butter as half a Healthy Extra choice)<br>ready in 10 minutes (plus one hour in the freezer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>150g fat-free natural cottage cheese<br>50g peanut butter (100% nuts)<br>two drops of vanilla extract<br>50g dark chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Blend the cottage cheese, peanut butter and vanilla extract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Roll into 4 balls and put on a plate with baking paper and freeze for 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Melt the dark chocolate and dip each ball to coat. 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