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soft and fluffy dairy free cottage cheese in bowl

Dairy Free Cottage Cheese: Simple, Creamy, and Totally Plant-Based


  • Author: Zina
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Creamy, tangy, and fully plant-based, this dairy free cottage cheese is quick to make and perfect for breakfasts, snacks, or savory bowls.


Ingredients

Scale

1 block firm tofu, pressed and crumbled

2 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (more as needed)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

Black pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Crumble tofu into a mixing bowl using a fork or hands.

2. Add lemon juice and mix until evenly coated.

3. Pour in almond milk a little at a time until creamy.

4. Add salt, nutritional yeast, and pepper; stir gently.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Use cashew cream instead of tofu for a smoother version.

Add fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dairy Free
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: dairy free cottage cheese, vegan cottage cheese, tofu cottage cheese