Hit Your High Protein Goals with Halladay's Blends
We keep hearing how important it is to get enough protein in our daily diet. Here are a few of the wonder effects of protein and why it is so commonly discussed:
- Protein increases our satiety and reduces hunger
- By promoting fullness and boosting metabolism, it helps with weight loss and maintenance
- It helps to build and preserve muscle mass
- Boosts metabolism and is fat burning
- Supports bone health
- Balances blood sugar
- Supports healing and recovery
Now that you know all the reasons that protein is good for your health, let Halladay’s help you meet those goals using our easy and tasty mixes. While we often think of dip as being eaten with chips as a high fat and unhealthy snack, there are simple ways to enjoy all the great flavor in a more healthy way. Splurge with the traditional recipes occasionally, and make the healthier versions a part of your daily diet.
Cottage Cheese seems to be the “it” ingredient these days, it may even be surpassing Greek yogurt! Choose Greek yogurt for better gut health, lower sodium, and higher calcium. Choose cottage cheese for higher and slow digesting casein protein which is ideal for muscle building, weight loss, and more satiety.
The good news is that either option makes a great base for our delicious dip and cooking blends, you can even mix both together. For those of you who don’t enjoy the texture of cottage cheese, a quick 90 seconds in the blender will result in a smooth base to flavor up. You can add a dollop of low fat mayo, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a teaspoon of olive oil if you want to omit the mayor add a bit of umami.
Here are a couple of fun recipes to get you started. You may choose to blend the cottage cheese or use it as it comes.
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cottage cheese, as is or blended
˝cup Greek yogurt of sour cream
1 to 2 Tbsp Halladay’s Buffalo Chicken Dip & Seasoning Blend
˝ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients together; let sit for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld together. Serve chilled or bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
COTTAGE CHEESE & TOMATO BASIL DIP
1 cup cottage cheese, as is or blended
1 Tbsp Halladay’s Garlic Tomato Basil Dip & Seasoning Blend
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients; let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow spices to hydrate and flavors to meld.
COTTAGE CHEESE HERB DIP
1 cup cottage cheese, as is or blended
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp Halladay’s Dip & Seasoning Blend of choice (we like Harvest Ranch, Dilly Herb, Lemon Spinach)
Combine all ingredients; lit sit for at least 30 minutes to allow spices to hydrate and flavors to meld.
SPINACH & FETA DIP
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup cooked spinach
1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Halladay's Lemon Spinach Dip & Seasoning Blend
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients; lit sit for at least 30 minutes to allow spices to hydrate and flavors to meld.