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Vegan Cottage Cheese

Published on June 22, 2020 By Gunjan 17 Comments

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This easy and quick Vegan Cottage Cheese is a perfect substitute to the traditional ones. Its high in protein and other nutrients along with being versatile. Simply spread over your toast or serve it with fruits or just snack on it at any time of the day.

A serving bowl with vegan cottage cheese

Since, I innovated this recipe I am probably the happiest person. Earlier cottage cheese used to be my regular spread on toast for breakfast. Its been a while that I started missing it. Therefore, I came up with vegan cottage cheese and totally love this version.

Ingredients for Vegan Cottage Cheese

Cashew nuts
Silken tofu
Nutritional yeast
Apple cider vinegar
Salt
Lemon juice
Almond milk
Extra firm tofu

ingredients on a wooden board

Ingredient Notes:

Tofu – I used two different variety of tofu to give it the exact texture that we usually get in the store. With silken tofu I formed its smooth base. With crumbled extra firm form I made it look bumpy.
Almond milk – I used it to give it a base. You may use any dairy free milk of your choice but almond milk is low in calories and hence, I went with it.
Nutritional yeast – Even though I have a small quantity of it but this gives a nice cheesy flavor to this recipe making it taste more authentic and closer to the traditional one.

How to make Vegan Cottage Cheese

Firstly, I bought about 1 cup of water to boil and put cashew nuts in it. I let it boil for 2 minutes and turned it off. Immediately I drained it and let it cool down completely.

boiled cashew nuts

Secondly, I combined all the ingredients in a blender (except crumbled extra firm tofu) and blended it smooth.

blended ingredients

Next, I spooned it out in a serving bowl and stirred in crumbled tofu.

stirred crumbled tofu

Later I let it rest in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes for it to settle and thicken a bit.

Lastly, I served it over my toast and enjoyed it thoroughly.

A 45 degree angle view of vegan cottage cheese on toast

I found the easiest and quickest way to enjoy my old favorite cottage cheese

Expert tips:

  • If you are in a hurry you may cool down cashew nuts under cold running water and blend all the ingredients.
  • Make sure to follow the measurements to get the exact taste and flavor of this recipe.
  • Even though you can eat it immediately, I found it that if I let it rest for 15 minutes it tastes better and the texture is thicker as well.
Vegan Cottage Cheese FAQs

How long does it last?

This recipe can be refrigerated in an air tight glass container for about 2 weeks.

Is it healthier?

This recipe is definitely low in calories and high in protein. I have used a variety of tofu here. I used cashew nuts but in a very small quantity just to give it the right taste and a thicker base. Cashew nuts have good fats so therefore, this cottage cheese is a bundle of nutrition.

What can I substitute almond milk with?

You may use any dairy free milk of your choice.

You may also like:
Nut free Vegan Cream Cheese
Vegan Nutella
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Did you make it?
If you get a chance to make this recipe then please leave your feedback in the comments below along with the ratings. In addition, you may tag @kiipfit on Instagram because we would love to see what you cooked.

A serving bowl with vegan cottage cheese
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5 from 8 votes

Vegan Cottage Cheese

This easy and quick Vegan Cottage Cheese is a perfect substitute to the traditional ones. Its high in protein and other nutrients along with being versatile. Simply spread over your toast or serve it with fruits or just snack on it at any time of the day.
Prep Time5 mins
Blend2 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dip
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese, vegan cottage cheese, vegan cottage cheese recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup raw cashew nuts (boiled and drained) – see notes
  • 1/2 of 14 oz silken tofu
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup crumbled extra firm tofu

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a blender (except crumbled tofu) and blend it smooth.
  • Spoon it out in a bowl and stir in crumbled tofu.
  • Let it rest in the fridge for about 15 minutes. Take it out and serve it with fruits or over toast.

Notes

  • For cashew nuts – bring about 1 cup of water to boil and put cashew nuts in it. Cook at high for only 2 minutes. Turn it off and drain. If you are in a hurry cool them down under cold running water or let it come to room temperature.
  • Use any dairy free milk of your choice.
  • Store it in an air tight glass container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dressings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diet, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Marwin Brown says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Such a creative and unique recipe, can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 29, 2020 at 6:49 am

      Thank you Marwin!

      Reply
  2. Tatiana says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe! Super easy to do, and just perfect for my vegan weeks! Thank you so much for sharing 😍

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 29, 2020 at 6:49 am

      Enjoy this!!!

      Reply
  3. Erin says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:32 am

    Wow! This sounds great. I make a lot of vegan desserts but have never tried a savory recipe like this. I need to change that!

    Reply
  4. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my! I need this Vegan Cottage Cheese in my life. Must print your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 28, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Let me know how it went for you 🙂

      Reply
  5. Leslie says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    I’m blown away by the creativity in this recipe. I truly wouldn’t have though cottage cheese could be vegan. Well done!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 28, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Thank you Leslie!

      Reply
  6. Denise says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe to try! It sounds amazing, and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  7. Eva says

    June 26, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    How incredible that when you can’t have dairy there are ways to get the foods that you would otherwise be missing. I will be saving this recipe to make it for breakfast to my dairy free friends when they sleep over!

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    June 26, 2020 at 4:26 am

    5 stars
    This entire recipe is genius. My husband can’t eat dairy and was so happy to try this recipe. Will make again.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 26, 2020 at 6:16 am

      Thank you Jen for trying it out and providing me this feedback. You made my day:)

      Reply
  9. Marta says

    June 25, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    I love the thought of making cottage cheese vegan! It’s great for my brunches that I host for all of my friends.

    Reply
  10. Colleen says

    June 25, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    Such an interesting recipe and a great vegan choice. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. veenaazmanov says

    June 24, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy combination and super delicious recipe. Looks creamy and best breakfast option too. Cant wait to check this out.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 25, 2020 at 7:43 am

      Thank you Veena!

      Reply

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