The Daily Balance

I’m here today to share my latest addiction. People, I do not care if the ingredient list isn’t perfect… so don’t bother on trying to sway me, because I’m not going anywhere.

Behold….

Fiber One cottage cheese

Note: FiberOne did NOT contact me or ask that I promote this product in any way.

Creamy perfection in a tub. So incredibly delicious.

Cottage cheese is a touchy subject, no? It can often be dry, crumbly or even sour tasting (blech!) Sometimes the curds can be too large and feel like spoiled milk in your mouth. Other times the curds are so small that it feels like you’re eating grainy yogurt. Sorry for the gross visuals!

But when a brand gets it right, boy do they get it right!

My cottage cheese criteria:

• Creamy
• Light
• Small/medium curds (p.s. how TERRIBLE is the word curd? — ugh!)
• NOT sour (if anything verging on sweet!)
• Low (or no) fat

The new Fiber One reduced fat cottage cheese fits the bill perfectly. I grabbed a tub of it a few weeks ago to give it a try and I’ve gone through 3 more – it’s that good! Each 1/2 size serving is only 80 calories and with 10 grams of protein and 20% of your daily fiber intake, this product will be hard to beat.

Cottage cheese, in general, is a tasty,  filling and healthy snack. I love having mine with fruit — how do you like yours?

Are you a cottage cheese lover or hater? The Mister is a HATER!

15 Responses to “Daily Delish – The art of cottage cheese”

1. JackieIncognito said:

   Oh wow! Thank you for the review! I didn’t even know Fiber One had come out with a cottage cheese! I can’t wait to give it a try, I am definiatly a lover!

   Posted on October 27, 2009 at 3:36 pm | Reply
2. Diana said:

   Apparently I’ve never eaten cottage cheese? Not that I remember at least. I do eat a cheese that I suppose tastes similar… but then again, maybe it doesnt!

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queso_blanco

   Posted on October 27, 2009 at 4:48 pm | Reply
3. theskinnyplate said:

   To be honest, I’ve never had cottage cheese before.

   Posted on October 27, 2009 at 6:53 pm | Reply
4. Stella @ EcoStella said:

   Cottage cheese has always been one of the foods that I really want to like, but I just don’t like the texture. I didn’t know Fiber One made cottage cheese, I might have to give it a try

   Posted on October 27, 2009 at 9:06 pm | Reply
5. Jenny said:

   I use to HATE cottage cheese with a deep passion – now I eat it almost everyday… my oh my how things chance!

   Posted on October 27, 2009 at 9:07 pm | Reply
6. Lizzy said:

   i am one of these haters of cottage cheese, but i am a lover of fiber one products, so i would be willing to try this! i trust you girl!

   Posted on October 28, 2009 at 8:37 am | Reply
7. Janna (Just Flourishing) said:

   I used to be obsessed with cottage cheese! I loved it.

   My favorite kind was exactly as you describe your ideal cottage cheese – creamy, light, small curds, verging on sweet, low fat..It was like dessert!

   However, when I pretty much stopped eating cows dairy, the cottage cheese had to go as well I probably haven`t had it in a year. I crave it sometimes but otherwise, no big deal.

   Maybe I`ll have it again one day.

   Posted on October 28, 2009 at 10:10 am | Reply
8. Tammy said:

   My favorite way to eat cottage cheese is with a fruity yogurt; half spoonfull of yogurt combined with a half spoonfull of cottage cheese= deliciousness! Do try!

   Posted on October 31, 2009 at 11:19 pm | Reply
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11. ABetterStay Blog said:

    Great post. I absolutely love it. I am a huge travel fan and love reading over all these blogs. Keep up the great work.

    Posted on February 12, 2010 at 2:01 pm | Reply
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13. Always lookin' said:

    Sister, you are SO right. I just had my first serving of Fiber One after taking the recommendation of a friend. It is ALL you say it is…only small negative is that it has lower calcium than other cottage cheese …but way more fiber and way less cals! YUM!!!!

    Posted on August 12, 2010 at 12:19 am | Reply
14. Melissa said:

    Thanks for sharing this GREAT find! I bought it for the first time 2 weeks ago (thanks to your post) and have been going through it nonstop ever since! Yum!

    Posted on January 25, 2011 at 9:42 am | Reply
15. Laureen said:

    I eat it every day for my lunch,(1 cup) I started eating it plain(yummy) but now I eat over a cup or two of lettuce with 2 tablespoons of salsa mixed into the cottage cheese – it is delicious and filling – drink a 16 oz water with it

    Safeway now has a fiber cottagecheese which is 10 calories more a serving but it is creamier – I switched

    Posted on March 29, 2011 at 4:52 pm | Reply