Air Fryer Spinach Cottage Cheese Dip

This Spinach Cottage Cheese Dip is the perfect dip with protein and veggies. Serve with veggies, crackers or chips for a balanced game day snack.

If you know me you know I love a good snack. I also love a good spinach dip. The problem is despite how good it tastes traditional spinach dip can be so heavy I always feel gross after eating it. That’s why I decided to ke my own version.

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Blended cottage cheese makes the creamiest, smoothest base for this dip. Mix in veggies, seasoning and topped with melt cheese? The BEST spinach cottage cheese dip that’s actually pretty healthy.

Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved

1. Higher in protein. By swapping the traditional cream cheese base with lower fat cottage cheese you get the perfect high protein dip.
2. Packed with veggies. There is a whole block of frozen spinach in here which is actually a LOT if you think about it raw. Spinach is full of nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C and so many more.
3. Perfect snack pairing. I love making this for parties and game days! This spinach cottage cheese dip pairs well with veggies, crackers, chips and other salty dippers.

Ingredients

Cottage cheese. Choose a lower fat cottage cheese (I like using 0 or 2%) for the perfect protein packed base. Cottage cheese is having a moment on social media right now (and for good reason). It’s the perfect lower cost, nutritious swap for cream cheese or mayonnaise to add to dips and dressings to add a little extra nutrition while keeping the same creaminess we all know and love.

Frozen spinach. You can’t have spinach dip without spinach! For this cottage cheese dip I use frozen spinach. This is mainly for convenience but also to save money. I buy the frozen, chopped spinach blocks and use one block for each dip serving I make. You can definitely use fresh spinach as well, you will just need about 3 cups of spinach, chopped VERY finely.

Olive oil. A little olive oil to help blend the cottage cheese to make it nice and smooth! Any neutral tasting oil will work here (avocado oil works great as well)!

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Spices. Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and dried red pepper flakes are all you need to get the most flavourful cottage cheese spinach dip!

Red bell pepper. Optional! I like to add in some chopped red bell pepper, for more colour and more nutrients!

Cheese. The best part about spinach dip is the ooey-gooey cheese in my opinion. It’s optional but highly recommended to top your spinach dip with some shredded cheese before baking (parmesan or cheddar both work)!

The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.

Defrost your spinach. If I know I am going to be making this recipe I leave my frozen spinach on the counter or int he fridge overnight. You can also place your frozen spinach package in a bowl of warm water or microwave for about 2-3 minutes. Once your spinach is defrosted, using a cheese cloth, paper towel or a small strainer to squeeze out any excess water.

Substitutions and Variations

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To make gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free.

To make dairy-free: This recipe is not dairy-free as I have not found a dairy-free cottage cheese alternative.

To make nut-free: This recipe is naturally nut-free.

Equipment

• Food processor
• Air fryer
• Baking dish

Storage

This dip is best eaten immediately however it will store for up to two days in an airtight container. Just reheat in the microwave or air fryer!

Top Tip

For easier blending, use an immersion blender and add it right into the cottage cheese container! Then, transfer into a baking tray.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Healthy Dip Recipes

If you love this cottage cheese dip as much as I do you need to try some of my other favourite high protein dips:

• Herb and Garlic Cottage Cheese Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Dip
• Greek Yogurt Dill Veggie Dip
• Easy Protein Fruit Cheesecake Dip

PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make this spinach cottage cheese dip, don’t forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!

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