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Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. There are science-backed reasons to eat more protein. A high-protein diet may reduce appetite and control hunger (great when trying to lose weight!), increase muscle mass, improve strength, is good for bone health and may increase metabolism, to name a few. You can add protein into foods you already love, like guacamole.

This easy protein guacamole recipe gets that boost of protein from cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is the perfect addition to creamy guacamole because it, too, is creamy and has a mild flavor. Cottage cheese is high in protein, In fact, 1 cup of cottage cheese has 28 grams of protein and only 160 calories.

Serve this high-protein guacamole with baked chips or cut-up fresh vegetables for a snack. You could also use it as a spread on English muffins, toasted bread, bagels or even sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

Cuisine: Mexican / American / Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 3 - 4 teaspoons lime juice (or to taste)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Mash the avocado in a bowl. 
2. Add the cottage cheese, garlic, red onion and lime juice. Mash to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. (If you don't want any chunks of cottage cheese in your guac, you can give it a quick whirl in a blender. Squeeze the lime through a mesh strainer to easily remove the seeds. If you don't have lime, use lemon. Add in whatever ingredients you enjoy. Minced jalapeno would add some heat.)
3. Serve immediately. (Guacamole is best eaten right away, but you can put it in an airtight container in the fridge.)

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