Cottage cheese

Cottage cheese, like Greek yogurt, is popular among weightlifters due to its high protein content. However, cottage cheese contains more than simply protein and calories. According to Medical News Today, it's also abundant in calcium and vitamin A. The texture might be off-putting, but once combined into a sauce or dip, you won't even notice.

Smoothies are an excellent way to smoothly swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt. Along with your favorite fruit and milk, cottage cheese becomes indistinguishable from Greek yogurt, and you'll enjoy the satiating advantages of adding an extra dose of protein to your smoothie. Chatelaine offers a dollop of cottage cheese instead of Greek yogurt for your morning breakfast bowl, along with your choice of sweet berries and crunchy granola. Cottage cheese provides 6 grams more protein per serving than Greek yogurt, making it the ideal breakfast option that will keep you satisfied until lunch.