Cottage Cheese Snack Jar
This Cottage Cheese Snack Jar is a creamy, high-protein, no-cook snack layered with fresh fruits or vegetables, crunchy toppings, and simple seasonings. Perfect for meal prep, it transforms plain cottage cheese into a satisfying, customizable grab-and-go snack you’ll actually crave.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese small curd, full-fat or low-fat
- ½ –¾ cup fresh fruit or vegetables berries, pineapple, cucumber, or cherry tomatoes
- 1 –2 tablespoons seeds or nuts sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds
- 1 –2 teaspoons olive oil or honey depending on savory or sweet
- Pinch of salt optional
- Black pepper or cinnamon to taste
- Optional Add-Ins
- Fresh herbs dill, chives, parsley
- Lemon juice savory version
- Chili crisp or crushed red pepper spicy version
Instructions
- If cottage cheese appears watery, stir gently or drain briefly.
- Wash, dry, and evenly chop fruit or vegetables.
- Spoon a layer of cottage cheese into the bottom of a small jar.
- Add a layer of fruit or vegetables.
- Sprinkle with seeds, nuts, and herbs if using.
- Repeat layers, finishing with cottage cheese on top.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil or honey.
- Season with black pepper, cinnamon, or a small pinch of salt.
- Chill for 10–20 minutes or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Always pat produce dry to avoid a watery jar.
- Cottage cheese is naturally salty—season lightly.
- Keep toppings balanced so the jar stays creamy, not cluttered.
- Stir just before eating for best texture.