Homemade cottage cheese breadsticks: A healthy, kid‑friendly snack

The sections with salty snacks tempt with pretzels and crackers in various shapes and flavors. However, nothing compares to homemade, crispy breadsticks that I enhance with cottage cheese. They are healthy and tasty, and kids love them.

These breadsticks are great additions to a lunchbox and are cherished by both kids and adults. This recipe is a real hit in my family, and I am happy to serve my loved ones something tasty and fairly healthy.

Homemade cottage cheese breadsticks are a delicious snack and a great way to provide your body with valuable nutrients. Store-bought ones are not bad, but they do not compare to homemade ones. You know exactly what you eat, and avoid artificial additives or excess salt.

Cottage cheese is rich in protein, calcium, and B vitamins, essential for the proper functioning of the body. By adding whole grain flour, you enrich the breadsticks with fiber that improves the digestive system.

Preparation is really simple, but I warn you immediately that they disappear quickly, so it's better to prepare a double portion. Adults snack on them at work, kids eagerly eat them from their lunchboxes, and they are always quite popular at parties.

This is a "by sight" recipe because it's best to check in the oven if the breadsticks have been browned. The time depends on how thick the dough rods are. The thinner the breadsticks, the faster they will bake.

Ingredients:

• 8.8 oz of cottage cheese,
• 1 tablespoon of butter,
• about 2 cups of wheat or wholemeal flour,
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt,
• favorite spices (e.g., dried garlic, oregano, sesame seeds).

Preparation:

1. Crush the cottage cheese with a fork, and melt the butter in a small pot.
2. Mix cottage cheese, butter, flour, and salt in a bowl. Knead the dough by hand, adding flour gradually until you get a smooth and elastic ball. The dough should be soft but not sticky to your hands.
3. Form the dough into a roll and then cut it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin rod.
4. Sprinkle the breadsticks with your favorite spices and place them on a baking sheet lined with paper.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F until they brown.

You can serve them with your favorite dip, e.g., garlic or tomato dip. I recommend baking slightly thicker breadsticks to make scoop up the sauce easier. Enjoy!