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Cottage Cheese Cucumber Cups high-protein recipe

Quick Bites · High Protein

Cottage Cheese Cucumber Cups

A 137-calorie snack delivering 22 grams of protein. Nonfat cottage cheese is topped with crisp cucumber and everything bagel seasoning for a satisfying, no-cook bite.

Serves 1
22g protein 137 cal
Prep Time 3 min
Cook Time 0 min
Total Time 3 min

Nutrition per serving

Protein
22 g
Calories
137

Nutritional values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand or preparation method. This information is for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice. Consult a healthcare provider or registered dietitian for personalized nutrition guidance.

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 0.75 cups nonfat cottage cheese
  • 0.5 cups cucumber — diced
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill — chopped, optional

Steps

  1. Scoop cottage cheese into a small bowl or container.
  2. Top with diced cucumber.
  3. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the top.
  4. Garnish with fresh dill if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Why This Works

Nonfat cottage cheese delivers 22 grams of protein in just 137 calories, making this one of the most protein-efficient snacks you can make. The everything bagel seasoning adds the savory, onion-garlic punch you'd get from a loaded bagel, without the 250+ calories of bread. Cucumber provides crunch and hydration with almost no caloric cost.

Make it your own

Add halved cherry tomatoes for extra color. Swap everything bagel seasoning for za'atar or furikake. For more substance, serve in endive leaves or on cucumber rounds as appetizer bites.