Cottage cheese seems to be dipping in and out of popularity at the moment. Its high protein and low fat content is desirable for those seeking functional nutrition. If you were wondering whether dairy free cottage cheese exists, well here you are.

It was only a matter of time before I had to try a vegan cottage cheese recipe. I played around with a few variations and opened for a simple version for this vegan cottage cheese. This dairy free cottage cheese is also nut free.

What does cottage cheese taste like? 

Regular cottage cheese is meant to taste quite bland with a slight tang to it. There are silky lumps or “curds” in cottage cheese which adds to the texture. 

I personally have never tried actual cottage cheese, but I was intrigued to try a vegan tofu version as a new option to top my toast. 

FAQ about Dairy Free Cottage Cheese

Is dairy free cottage cheese healthy? Given this recipe uses a greek soya yogurt, and that tofu is considered high protein and low fat, I would say this vegan cottage cheese recipe is healthy as part of a balanced diet.

Is dairy free cottage cheese good? This is totally subjective! Cottage cheese has a very neutral taste with a slight tang. It forms a great base for adding other toppings and it is very versatile. This dairy free cottage cheese checks all of those boxes.

Does dairy free cottage cheese have protein? This recipe is packed with protein as it is made with a soya yogurt and firm tofu. 220g of firm tofu is used in this recipe which translates as approximately 32g of protein, whilst 1 cup of Greek soya yogurt contains approximately 10g of protein. Presuming you will not be consuming all 6-8 servings in one go, I estimate one serving of this vegan cottage cheese provides around 5.25g of protein.

Dairy Free Cottage Cheese Ingredients

• 220g tofu 
• 1 cup greek soya yogurt,
• 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

How To Make Vegan Cottage Cheese?

1. Crumble firm tofu into a bowl, to make small curd like lumps
2. In another bowl, mix the vegan soya yogurt with lemon juice, salt and nutritional yeast
3. Mix the yogurt with the tofu curds and stir well
4. Et voila – you have made your 5 minute vegan cottage cheese recipe

This dairy free cottage cheese is mild, slightly tangy, easy to make and packed with protein. It is also very versatile in terms of what toppings you can put on it. I like to mix it up but trying sweet and savoury options.

Vegan Cottage Cheese Topping Options

• Berries and balsamic 
• Cucumber and pepper 
• Roasted vegetables 
• Drizzle of agave

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Yield: 6-8 portions

5 Minute Dairy Free Cottage Cheese Recipe

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This dairy-free cottage cheese is quick and easy to make. A perfect staple and toast topper, which is high in protein and low in fat. This vegan cottage cheese is texturally similar to regular cottage cheese, with tofu curds, a creamy soya yoghurt and just enough tang. Top this with your favourite toast toppers, such as roasted vegetables or crunchy cucumber.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 220g of firm tofu 
• 1 cup soya Greek yogurt 
• 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

1. Crumble firm tofu into a bowl, to make small curd like lumps

2. In another bowl, mix the vegan soya yogurt with lemon juice, salt and nutritional yeast

3. Mix the yogurt with the tofu curds and stir well

4. This is ready to eat, place on your favorite snack such as toast or a bagel

5. Store in an airtight container for up to

Notes

Storage instructions:

1. Store in a clean, air tight container for up to 5 days

2. This recipe has not been tested frozen, however I would not recommend it as it will make the tofu rubbery and the yogurt may separate

3. If you do not have soya yogurt, a bland coconut or oat yogurt may be a good replacement

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 90Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 331mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 10g

This is an estimate