PROTEIN GUACAMOLE
This high protein guacamole is incredible! It is packed with protein from the cottage cheese, which also makes it creamy and decadent.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium or large ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 8-12 sprigs of fresh cilantro, about 1/3 CUP of un-chopped leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 diced Roma tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Then, use a spoon to scoop the avocado and add it to a blender or food processor.
- Remove the stems from the cilantro.
- Add the cilantro leaves, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the blender with the avocado.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients.
- Transfer the guacamole to a bowl, fold in the optional diced tomatoes, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Remove Cilantro Stems: You don’t have to chop the cilantro leaves before adding them to the blender. Just remove the stems.
- Cilantro Replacement: If you don’t like cilantro, omit it from this recipe or replace it with flat-leaf parsley.
- Cottage Cheese: You can use low-fat, full-fat, or fat-free cottage cheese.
- Storage: This protein guacamole is best enjoyed fresh after making it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy them within one day.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 353mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2.6g