Cottage Cheese Dip with Nutmeg Chips

Here’s a sweet snack you can also enjoy as dessert. Enjoy this cottage cheese dip recipe with sweet nutmeg chips.

close up loaded berries and cream on a baking sheet

Get excited for a delicious dessert that also boasts plenty of filling fiber and protein!

Try this cottage cheese dip recipe once, and you’ll want to make it again and again. The best part? This dessert recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes! 

close up of flatbread chips loaded with cream and berries

Ingredients

I come from a long line of sweet tooths––to say I love dessert would be an understatement. But as a dietitian, I aim for desserts I eat at home to be healthier and on the lighter side and lower in total sugar. 

This is why I set out to make my very own cottage cheese dip with sweet nutmeg desserts. I figured this is a healthier way to eat dessert, plus the recipe feels a bit like a healthier side dish.

To make this cottage cheese dip recipe, you will need:

top down view of ingredients needed to make loaded berry flatbread including berries, spices, flatbread, whipped cottage cheese

Flatbreads: To make the base of sweet chips, I used a low-calorie, higher-protein flatbread. The combo of fiber and protein that it contains helps to keep you fuller for longer. That’s more than you can ask for from most desserts!

I used Flatout ProteinUP Carb Down flatbreads, but you could also use gluten-free flatbread.

Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt: As a topping for the nutmeg dessert chips, I whipped up a creamy spread with protein-rich cottage cheese and plain Greek yogurt.

Lemon, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries: These are toppings for the cottage cheese dip recipe.

Nutmeg: This helps sweeten the chips without a need for too much added sugar.

top down view of baked flatbread chips topped with cottage cheese and berries

Step-by-step instructions

Ready to make a delicious, easy dessert? I can’t wait to hear what you think of this cottage cheese dip with sweet chips! Plus, the chips are healthier than graham crackers as a dipper!

To make this cottage cheese dip recipe, first preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.

In a small bowl, combine sugar

small bowl with sugar and nutmeg

and nutmeg; set aside.

nutmeg added to small bowl of sugar

Treat a large non-stick cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Use kitchen scissors to cut flatbreads

flatbread laid out on a baking sheet

into chip-sized pieces, and place on cookie sheet.

flatbreads cut into triangles and sprinkled with sugar mixture

Coat with spray oil, and sprinkle with nutmeg sugar.

crispy flatbreads on a baking sheet

Bake until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove, and set aside.

To serve, top chips with the cottage cheese dip.

cottage cheese mixture spread on top of flatbread chips

Sprinkle with berries.

flatbreads topped with berries and lemon zest

Oh, this dessert dip is delicious! The best part is the healthy chips and cottage cheese dip are simple enough to make for a weeknight dessert, yet they’ll also impress your dinner guests. The nutritious dip also doubles as a healthy snack. 

close up of flatbreads topped with cottage cheese mixture and berries

FAQ

What can you mix with cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese can be mixed with a variety of different foods and flavors. It’s versatile in that it goes great with both sweet and savory flavors!

Some sweet cottage cheese mix-ins include fruit like sliced apples, chopped pineapple or peaches, or fresh berries. You could also mix cottage cheese with honey, maple syrup, or jam. Add a handful of chopped nuts for some crunch!

If you want to go the savory route, you could mix cottage cheese with chopped vegetables––bell peppers, cucumber, scallions, and/or tomatoes taste great with it.

Add a little olive oil, seasonings, or even hot sauce to enhance the flavor and you have yourself a delicious snack. Cottage cheese can be made into a tasty dip and paired with chips or crackers, like what I did with this cottage cheese dip recipe.

What spices go with cottage cheese?

Many different spices go well with cottage cheese, so the choice is yours! If you’re in the mood for sweet, spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or even lemon zest would taste great with cottage cheese.

Just about any savory spice pairs well with it too. Try a sprinkle of za’atar, garlic, paprika, or keep it simple with black pepper. You could add a little salt, but keep in mind that cottage cheese is usually pretty salty already.

In my cottage cheese dip, I went the sweet route and used nutmeg and lemon zest to flavor it up.

How do you make cottage cheese taste good savory?

Cottage cheese is absolutely delicious as a savory meal or snack! The possibilities are endless for what you can do with it.

Pair it with some cooked or raw veggies, use it as a dip for crackers or chips, or add your favorite spices or seasonings.

Some people eat cottage cheese along with savory breakfasts like scrambled eggs or omelets, use it as a dressing for salad, or as an extra ingredient in casseroles, sandwiches, or wraps.

close up of flatbreads topped with berries

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Cottage Cheese Dip with Nutmeg Chips

Here's a sweet snack you can also enjoy as dessert. Enjoy this cottage cheese dip recipe with sweet nutmeg chips.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 16 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • tsp sugar
  • tsp nutmeg
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 flatbreads, such as Flatout ProteinUP Carb Down flatbreads or gluten free, if necessary
  • 1 cup 1% fat small curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup 2% fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon, zested and quartered
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup blackberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Treat a large non-stick cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Use kitchen scissors to cut flatbreads into chip-sized pieces, and place on cookie sheet. Coat with spray oil, and sprinkle with nutmeg sugar.
  • Bake until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove, and set aside.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 390mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10g
Keyword Cottage cheese, Dessert dip
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Here's a sweet snack you can also enjoy as dessert. Enjoy this cottage cheese dip recipe with sweet nutmeg chips.

I’d love to hear from you! Let me know if you make this sweet dip recipe. What are your favorite healthy desserts? What other sweet ingredients, such as cream cheese and sour cream, do you enjoy cooking with?

Appetizer | Breakfast / Brunch | Condiment | Dessert | Fast / Easy | Gluten Free | Low Carb | Nut Free | Oven / Toaster | Pescatarian | Recipes (Organizational) | Side Dish | Snack | Vegetarian |

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