Honey Walnut Spread
Honey Walnut Spread
A Creamy, Protein-Packed Fall Favorite
Looking to add a cozy fall twist to your usual bagel spread? Try making your own with Daisy Cottage Cheese! Not only is it simple to whip up with just a few ingredients, but it’s also a lighter option—with two-thirds less fat than cream cheese.
This spread is deliciously customizable and packed with protein, thanks to the creamy goodness of Daisy Cottage Cheese. Plus, the flavor combinations are endless!
Honey Walnut Spread Ingredients
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (1 cup): The smooth, protein-packed base of your spread.
- Honey (1 tablespoon): A touch of natural sweetness.
- Light brown sugar (1 tablespoon): Adds subtle caramel flavor.
- Cinnamon (¼ teaspoon): Warm and cozy spice that tastes like fall.
- Chopped walnuts (3 tablespoons): For crunch and nutty flavor.
Substitutions, Variations, and Tips
- Add a dash of nutmeg or ginger for extra fall flair.
- Swap honey with agave, corn syrup, or your favorite sweetener.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Try pecans or other nuts instead of walnuts.
- Not just for bagels! It’s great as a dip for fruit or cookies, or on toast and crackers.
How to Make Honey Walnut Spread
- Process cottage cheese in food processor or blender until completely smooth (about 1 minute). Add freeze-dried fruit. Blend for an additional 30 seconds, or until smooth.
- Transfer to bowl and gently fold in fruit topping and honey. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy on bagels, toast, or crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.
Honey Walnut Cottage Cheese Spread
Honey-Walnut Cottage Cheese Spread
Looking for a fall twist on bagel spreads? Try making your own with Daisy Cottage Cheese. Not only is it easily customizable, it is also two-thirds lower in fat than cream cheese. Making your own spread is a snap with only a few ingredients.
Easily customizable, you can pick your favorite flavors and add to the protein packed creamy goodness of the cottage cheese. The flavor combos are endless.
Honey-Walnut Cottage Cheese Spread Ingredients
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (1 cup): The cottage cheese provides the protein-packed base of the spread.
- Honey (1 tablespoon): Adds a tiny bit of sweetness.
- Light Brown Sugar (1 tablespoon): Adds a tiny bit of sweetness with a slight caramel flavor.
- Cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon): Rich and warm, this spice tastes like fall. It adds flavor to the spread.
- Chopped Walnuts (3 tablespoons): Adds flavor and texture to the spread.
Substitutions, Variations, and Tips
- Try adding other additions such as a dash of nutmeg or ginger.
- Agave, corn syrup, or artificial sweetener may be used in place of honey.
- Dark brown sugar may be used in place of light brown sugar.
- Pecans or other nuts may be used in place of walnuts.
- While perfect for spreading on bagels, toast, or crackers, you can also enjoy it as a fruit or cookie dip.
How to Make Honey-Walnut Cottage Cheese Spread
- Process cottage cheese, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon in food processor until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Fold in walnuts. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with additional honey, cinnamon, and walnuts, if desired. Enjoy on bagels, toast, or crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.