High-Protein Avocado & Cottage Cheese Snack
A refreshing and nutritious snack packed with healthy fats and protein! This avocado snack with cucumber, cilantro, and cottage cheese is perfect for a quick boost of energy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American (or adaptable for various cuisines depending on ingredients)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cottage cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it gently with a fork.
- Add Vegetables & Seasonings: Add the diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and finely diced onion to the mashed avocado. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with Cottage Cheese: Spoon the cottage cheese on top of the mixture for added protein and creaminess.
- Serve: Enjoy this snack immediately for a fresh, satisfying treat!
Notes
- You can adjust the lemon and cilantro to taste depending on your preference for freshness and tang.
- This snack is also great as a topping for crackers or whole grain toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg