Fitness Protein Dip

A high-protein, low-calorie dip perfect for achieving fitness goals.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, finely diced
• 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed, diced, and strained (or wilt 1-2 cups fresh spinach on stove)
• 1/4 cup blended lowfat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lowfat mozzarella cheese
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• 2 tablespoons lowfat mozzarella cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Finely dice 1/2 cup artichoke hearts and prepare 1/2 cup frozen spinach by thawing, dicing, and straining it. Alternatively, wilt 1-2 cups fresh spinach on the stove.
2. Mix the diced artichoke hearts and spinach in a baking-safe dish with 1/4 cup blended lowfat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lowfat mozzarella cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
3. Top the mixture with an additional 2 tablespoons of lowfat mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
5. Serve the dip. Optionally, cut up and bake carb balance tortillas for macro-friendly chips.

Notes

Serving Tip: This whole dish contains 28g of protein and 245 calories, making it excellent for any fitness goal. Consider cutting up and baking carb balance tortillas for a macro-friendly chip option.

Recipe Source: “https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIt7Wf2zTwU/?igsh=dnZoODU2OHYwbmY0"