High-Protein Guacamole Dip

High-Protein Guacamole Dip

High-Protein Guacamole Dip is a feel-good dip that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Made with fresh avocados, white beans, cottage cheese, garlic, cilantro, and simple seasonings. A snack worth keeping in your fridge at all times!

My Cowboy Caviar is another hearty and healthy dip or salad– perfect for warm weather.

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What You’ll Love About High-Protein Guacamole Dip

  • Creamy and flavorful
  • A healthy snack to fill up on
  • Makes a great party dip
  • Tons of nutrients including fiber and protein
  • Make-ahead and enjoy for a few days

I haven’t met very many people that don’t like fresh guacamole. Guac is one of those crowd pleasers that’s as simple as it is satisfying.

This recipe was inspired by my friend, Sarah, who shared her Yogi Guacamole in her cookbook Peas and Thank You.

Her recipe incorporated creamy white beans for additional fiber, yet still maintaining the fresh flavors we love in guacamole.

The Benefits Of Cottage Cheese

I am a huge fan of cottage cheese, I could eat it straight out of the tub, but not everyone shares the same love. If you knew the benefits maybe you would have a change of heart and sneak it in recipes like this guacamole to enjoy all it has to offer.

Cottage cheese not only is high in protein (about 13 grams per 1/2 cup) it has loads of other benefits like–low in calories, rich in B vitamins, good source of calcium, some contain probiotics, and it’s super versatile thanks to the mild taste.

A Dip That Will fuel Your Body

This dip is a powerhouse of nutrients that will fuel and energize your body. Avocados are known for their healthy fats and high potassium, while the beans and cottage cheese offer fiber, protein, and so much more. This means you can snack with ease, fill up, and feel so good about what you’re enjoying.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for high-protein guacamole dip. White beans, avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper.

Full ingredients in the recipe card below.

  • Avocado- You’ll want to use fresh ripe avocados.
  • Beans- White navy beans offer a creamy texture along with extra fiber and protein.
  • Cottage cheese- This also adds a boost of protein and creaminess.
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice- A squeeze of lemon juice adds a burst of bright flavor.
  • Seasonings- Ground cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Herbs– Cilantro is a classic guacamole ingredient but you can also use parsley.

Substitutions and Additions

  • Swap out the cottage cheese for full-fat Greek yogurt. The yogurt will make it slightly tangier.
  • Make it spicy by adding a fresh jalapeno or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in a scoop of salsa or fresh tomatoes for a bright, fresh flavor.

One-Simple-Step

Serving Suggestions

Serve this dip with an assortment of veggies like, carrot sticks, cucumbers, and mini peppers. You’ll also love this dip with tortillas chips or rice crackers. It makes a healthy spread for wraps or sandwiches, or use as a condiment for burrito bowls.

Tips

  • đź’ˇKeep the guac dip from turning brown. Add a layer of plastic wrap against the surface of the dip and cover tightly with a lid to prevent browning.
  • đź’ˇIf a thin brown layer forms- You can use a spoon to scrape off the top layer. You’ll find the green guac underneath.

Common Questions

đź—¨Can you taste the cottage cheese in this dip?

No. You can’t taste the cottage cheese nor is there any texture. The cottage cheese is blended with the other ingredients only offering creaminess and nutrition.

đź—¨What if I don’t like beans?

If you don’t like beans, just leave them out! The dip will still be delicious!

đź—¨How long does high-protein guacamole last?

This dip will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

đź—¨Can I freeze any leftovers?

No. This dip does not freeze well.

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High-Protein Guacamole Dip

High-Protein Guacamole Dip is a feel-good dip that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Made with fresh avocados, white beans, cottage cheese, garlic, cilantro, and simple seasonings. A snack worth keeping in your fridge at all times!
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Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 249kcal

Equipment

  • 6 cup or larger food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 small or medium size avocados, skin removed and roughly diced
  • 1 (15) ounce can white navy beans, drained and rinsed well
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp shallot, roughly chopped or use red or white onion
  • 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • To a food processor add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    2 avocados, roughly diced
    1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
    1/2 cup cottage cheese
    2 tbsp onion, roughly chopped
    1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    1/2 lemon juiced
    1/2 cup cilantro
    salt and pepper to taste

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve this dip with an assortment of veggies like, carrot sticks, cucumbers, and mini peppers. You'll also love this dip with tortillas chips or rice crackers. It makes a healthy spread for wraps or sandwiches, or use as a condiment for burrito bowls.

Notes

Tips
  • Keep the guac dip from turning brown. Add a layer of plastic wrap against the surface of the dip and cover tightly with a lid to prevent browning.
  • If a thin brown layer forms- You can use a spoon to scrape off the top layer. You’ll find the green guac underneath.
 
Substitutions and Additions
  • Swap out the cottage cheese for full-fat Greek yogurt. The yogurt will make it slightly tangier.
  • Make it spicy by adding a fresh jalapeno or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in a scoop of salsa or fresh tomatoes for a bright, fresh flavor.
 
Common Questions 
Can you taste the cottage cheese in this dip?
No. You can’t taste the cottage cheese nor is there any texture. The cottage cheese is blended with the other ingredients only offering creaminess and nutrition.
What if I don’t like beans?
If you don’t like beans, just leave them out! The dip will still be delicious!
How long does high-protein guacamole last?
This dip will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Can I freeze any leftovers?
No. This dip does not freeze well.
 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg

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