Saturday, February 25, 2012

Protein Ranch

Protein Ranch Dressing: (Serves 4)
1 Cup Cottage Cheese (Watch your label, sometimes low fat doesn't mean low calories and the regular cottage cheese is only a few cal. more)
3-4 tsp. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing mix
1/4 C. water (or milk if you prefer: Milk will add more calories) add more water if the consistency is too thick for your liking.

Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. (About 3 min.) Enjoy!

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44 comments:

  1. CrystalMarch 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    What program or app do you use to calculate your nutritional values?

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  2. MoMarch 3, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    I'm going to do this.....sounds really good and the idea that it is protein is great!

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  3. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    How much is each "serving"? 1/4 cup?

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  4. CourtneyNicole711March 6, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Can you tell that it's cottage cheese at all? Taste/texture? I have a picky eater.

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  5. mamamandy23March 6, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    What is the serving size?

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  6. mamamandy23March 6, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    nevermind....I see it! Sorry! :)

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  7. sarah baldwinMarch 6, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    i just really wish they made a ranch packet without msg... boo.

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    1. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

      If your store has the Lays ranch packets, there is no MSG in them. Lays makes a couple of other flavors too.

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    2. RebeccaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      You can also make your own ranch seasoning.

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    3. StacyAugust 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Wildtree does. Stacyg.mywildtree.com

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    4. AmandaAugust 10, 2012 at 4:03 PM

      msg is just salt.

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    5. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:44 PM

      No, it isn't "just salt". It is, perhaps, a type of salt, but there are many types of salts, and this particular one is a known trigger for migraine in a fairly large number of people.

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    6. PennySeptember 26, 2012 at 8:39 AM

      Lays is marketed as MSG free, but contains maltodextrin, yeast extract, spices and natural favors. All of which contain hidden MSG. MSG is a highly addictive flavor enhancer and it is linked to obesity, migraines and other diseases.
      Don't just take my word for it. Google truth in labeling, or MSG induced obesity.

      that said, it is very easy to make your own ranch mix. You probably have everything in your kitchen already. chives, dill and parsley, 2 parts each plus garlic powder and onion powder, 1 part each. salt and pepper to tast.

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    7. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 6:32 PM

      http://www.braswells.com/

      It's really yummy too! I order online. :)

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    8. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 7:47 PM

      If you read the ingredients, MSG is clearly in the packet of Lay's Ranch Dip. MSG is a preservative in many foods. People often have a sensitivity to it shown in gastric issues and other ways. MSG stands for monosodium glutamate - it's about the 3rd item listed so you know there's unite a bit.

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    9. UnknownDecember 20, 2016 at 6:37 PM

      MSG also is a neurotoxin that excites your brain cells to death!

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  8. JillMarch 6, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Here is an excellent recipe for making your own ranch dressing seasoning. . .http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/04/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix.html

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  9. CandeesLandMarch 6, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    This looks great... btw that program is myfitnesspal.com, I love it!

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  10. joanmessengerMarch 9, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Thanks! This sounds like a great option!

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  11. Nikki and ChrisMarch 10, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Just made this, turned out GREAT! I used fat free cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup 2% lactose free milk. Ended up being pretty thick so I addded 1/4 water as well. My total calories ended up being 20 calories per 1/4 cup!

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  12. TeresaMarch 12, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I just made this with full fat, small curd cottage cheese, water, and store-brand ranch dressing mix. I can't believe how great it turned out! I was skeptical that the consistency would be off but nope, it's nice and smooth like regular ranch. And you can make it as thick or as thin as you want. I won't be buying ranch dressing anymore!

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  13. JenniferMarch 15, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    hmmm... I was so excited. I only used the water though and it tasted liked blended up cottage cheese. It still had cottage cheese texture. Maybe I should have used milk?

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  14. Ivy's mama (aka Ladymama)March 15, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    This looks good, but I can't find Buttermilk dressing packets without MSG and all sorts of other terrible things in them.

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    1. StacyAugust 1, 2012 at 5:44 PM

      Wildtree has MSG, no preservative ranch. Www.stacyg.mywildtree.com

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  15. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I wanted you to know that I found this recipe on Pinterest, and pinned it a few weeks ago. I just made it, and OH MY GOODNESS!!! Delicious!!! I made it for a veggie dip and used the new Hidden Valley Ranch Dill packet. Yummy!!! Can't wait for my party tonight!!!

    Thanks for posting, this is fantastic!!

    Emily

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  16. Sherri HuffMarch 21, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Yummy! This is by far the best low fat Ranch dressing recipe that I have tried. I used plain Greek yogurt for my last experiment and it was pretty good, but this is much better. I used fat free cottage cheese and low-fat buttermilk intead of water and the Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Recipe packet. I also added a whole fresh jalepeno and some fresh cilantro for spicy version of the original. Delish!!!

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  17. wendyclearMarch 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I am super picky about how my ranch taste, but I just made some of this using fat free cottage cheese, water, and hidden valley packet... YUM! no more buying ranch for me! I actually cut this recipe in half as well, since I live alone and not sure how fast I would use it up... worked amazing!

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  18. TJApril 1, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    LOVE this!! I used regular, small curd cottage cheese, 1/2 packet of ranch mix, and water. Then put through my blender because I knew if there were chunks in it I would not full the kiddos or hubby. It worked, they all LOVED it! Looking forward to making my own ranch mix now!

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  19. KayLynApril 6, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I LOVE it! I hate fat free dressings and pretty much only eat Ranch, but I've had to give it up as I'm trying to watch my calories. Thanks to you I can eat it again!!

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  20. NobleAnnApril 16, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I couldn't find ranch seasoning without MSG so I tried a packet of italian dressing seasoning and it turned out great! Its so easy! I'm not buying dressing anymore.

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  21. Pappas famMay 20, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    At taracooks.com/?p=2293 you will find a great recipe for homemade ranch dressing mix. You can make a batch and keep it in a mason jar. No msg, and all of the ingredients are super easy to find.

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  22. UnknownJune 5, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I second the recommendation to make your own salad dressing seasoning mix. You can use some of the recipes from the internet, or just make up your own as you go.

    Just use whatever you think is best in it: fresh garlic, garlic powder, fresh herbs, dry herbs, parmesan, mustard, avocado, cayenne, bleu cheese, anything, really!

    You really don't need a packet from the store to make ranch dressing. They are so expensive (the main reason why I never buy them), and, as many of you have pointed out, they have MSG.

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  23. HollyJuly 18, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Does anyone know how long this will keep in the fridge? Should you just go by the date on the cottage cheese?

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  24. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    The powder I used has 0 calories... how did you get that many in your powder?

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  25. JbjbSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    This was wonderful for salad. Thanks so much for the idea!

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  26. SarahOctober 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysbuttermilk.html

    Ranch dressing mix you can buy in bulk. No MSG.

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  27. Rachel R.November 6, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    This might be a "duh" sort of thing, but it didn't "click" for me until after the fact. It's dressing, not dip. So if you add the water, it's reeaaally runny for dipping veggies. If you want to use it as veggie dip, you might want to omit the extra liquid. (It tastes yummy, though!)

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  28. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    How long does it last (keep in the fridge)

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  29. emilyharrieJuly 26, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    Never feel like you are alone in your weight loss journey. Our community is open, honest, caring, and full of support through the highs and lows of changing your lifestyle.
    how many calories should I eat

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  30. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    How long does this last in the fridge?

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  31. Han SolaDecember 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I made this with unsweetened, plain almond milk instead of milk or water, and Penzy's buttermilk ranch dressing base and it was fabulous! For those worries about preservatives in ranch mix, the Penzy's brand has no MSG or other preservatives. They have a website and sell all kinds of different dressing mixes that might work for those of us with IC. Thank you for the recipe!!

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