COTTAGE CHEESE SNACKS
CHEESE, AVOCADO TOMATO STUFFED
POTATO
Prick a small (80g) Zerella Spud Lite Potato all over with a fork. Line a microwave turntable with a double layer of baking paper. Cook the potato on High/100% for 6-7 minutes or until tender, adding an extra 60 seconds as needed. Use a small, sharp knife to cut a cross on the top of the potato and open the potato out slightly. Fill with 3 tbsp cottage cheese, ½ chopped tomato, ¼ chopped avocado, a little chopped coriander, a little lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper. Serves 1.
PER SERVE 777kJ (186Cal), protein 12g, total fat 9g (sat. fat 3g), carbs 11g, fibre 5g, sodium 182mg • Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate medium • Gluten free • Lower carb
JAPANESE STYLE COTTAGE
CHEESE VEGIE STICKS Spoon 3 tbsp cottage cheese onto a plate. Sprinkle with 1 shredded sheet nori (seaweed), and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve with 1 carrot, cut into sticks. Serves 1.
PER SERVE 623kJ (149Cal), protein 12g, total fat 5g (sat. fat 2g), carbs 11g, fibre 6g, sodium 245mg • Carb exchanges ½ • GI estimate low • Gluten free • Lower carb
BANANA SPLIT
Place half a banana in a serving bowl. Top with 2 tbsp cottage cheese and a handful of defrosted or fresh berries. Sprinkle over 1 tbsp Carmen’s Protein Rich Granola and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serves 1. PER SERVE 697kJ (167Cal), protein 9g, total fat 4g (sat. fat 2g), carbs 20g, fibre 4g, sodium 113mg • Carb exchanges 1 ½ • GI estimate low
COTTAGE CHEESE STRAWBERRY TOAST
Top 1 x thin 25g slice toasted wholemeal sourdough bread or gluten-free bread with 2 tbsp cottage cheese. Top with 1 tbsp 100% strawberry spread. Serves 1. PER SERVE 673kJ (161Cal), protein 9g, total fat 3g (sat. fat 2g), carbs 23g, fibre 2g, sodium 226mg • Carb exchanges 1½ • GI estimate low • Gluten-free option