17 Healthy Cottage Cheese Dessert Recipes

When you think of cottage cheese, you might immediately imagine it as a savory snack or a protein-packed breakfast option. But, cottage cheese is an incredibly versatile ingredient and it can be transformed into a variety of deliciously healthy desserts. With its creamy texture and naturally high protein content, cottage cheese serves as the perfect base for a guilt-free indulgence.

In this roundup, I’ve gathered 17 mouthwatering cottage cheese dessert recipes that are not only delicious but also nutritious.

From berry cheesecakes to chocolate mousse, these recipes are easy to prepare and will satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your weight loss or healthy eating goals. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat or something to impress your guests, these cottage cheese desserts offer a refreshing twist on traditional sweets.

Get ready to indulge in these healthy treats that you can feel good about!

(By the way, I think you’ll also love my easy cottage cheese ice cream recipes, my healthy cottage cheese mousse recipes, and my cottage cheese cheesecake recipes!) 

1. Berry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1 prepared graham cracker crust

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until set.
5. Top with mixed berries before serving.

2. Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

3. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, milk, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Freeze until firm before serving.

4. Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix cottage cheese, milk, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and thickened.

5. Frozen Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Cottage Cheese Clusters

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix cottage cheese, blueberries, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
2. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
4. Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
5. Dip the frozen clusters into the melted chocolate, then place back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set.
7. Serve frozen and enjoy!

6. Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey until smooth.
2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

7. Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix cottage cheese, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
4. Fold in blueberries.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.

8. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, strawberries, milk, and honey until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Freeze until firm before serving.

9. Whipped Cottage Cheese Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Fresh fruit for topping

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
2. Serve topped with fresh fruit.

10. Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup oats
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, oats, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Cook on a griddle over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

11. Peach Cottage Cheese Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup sliced peaches
• 1/4 cup granola
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Layer cottage cheese, peaches, granola, and honey in a glass.
2. Repeat layers and serve immediately.

12. Cottage Cheese Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix cottage cheese, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add cocoa powder and flour, mixing until combined.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

13. Cottage Cheese Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Assorted fresh fruit for dipping

Instructions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Serve with fresh fruit.

14. Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix cottage cheese, bananas, honey, and eggs.
3. Add flour and baking soda, mixing until combined.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.

15. Cottage Cheese Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Layer apple slices in the dish.
3. Blend cottage cheese, oats, honey, and cinnamon until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle mixture over apples.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

16. Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix cottage cheese, honey, and egg.
3. Add flour and baking soda, mixing until combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

17. Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 banana
• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Serve immediately.

Which of these healthy, high protein cottage cheese desserts will you be trying? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts!