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Apple Cranberry Cottage Cheese Recipe

A light and refreshing twist on cottage cheese! This 5-minute recipe, inspired by Kraft Foods, combines sweet applesauce, tart cranberries, and creamy nonfat cottage cheese for a delightful brunch side dish. Guests rave about its unique flavor combination and surprisingly light texture. Easily customizable – swap cranberries for other dried fruits like raisins or chopped apricots. Perfect for a healthy and delicious start to your day or a unique addition to your next brunch menu.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 162 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
Apple Cranberry Cottage Cheese

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Cottage Cheese

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Cinnamon Sugar

How to Make Apple Cranberry Cottage Cheese

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese.
  2. Gently fold in 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or your favorite dried fruit).
  3. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to taste. (Start with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar, adjusting to preference).
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Breakfast Lunch Eggs Dairy Fruit American Easy Refrigerator Low Fat Cheese Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Apples Berries Brunch Equipment Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less