Description
A healthier twist on classic mac and cheese packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Drain the macaroni and return it to the pot.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix well.
- Heat over low until cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Low Calorie High Protein Mac and Cheese