This Low Calorie High Protein Mac and Cheese has 42.9g of protein per serving!
Best of all, this low calorie protein Mac and cheese is also just 367 calories per serving. Both high in protein and low in calories, the perfect combination.
I boosted the protein in a big way by adding in unflavored and unsweetened collagen powder. I also used protein pasta and boosted the sauce with lots of protein heavy ingredients. You’re going to love this recipe!
Low Calorie High Protein Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients in Healthy Protein Mac and Cheese
There are lots of different protein pasta brands these days. I used Banza chickpea pasta as it is easy to find in stores.
And I also chose an easy to find collagen powder. In the recipe card below I supplied links to these ingredients so you can get an idea of what to look for at the store.
Shopping List for Low Calorie Protein Mac and Cheese:
- Banza Protein Elbow Macaroni (see recipe card below!)
- Non fat cottage cheese
- 0% Greek yogurt
- Chicken broth
- Dijon mustard
- Unsweetened and Unflavored Collagen Powder (see recipe card below!)
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Low fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
How to Make Healthy Protein Mac and Cheese
I like to use the same pot I make the pasta in, for the sauce later. This saves me cleanup, I don’t even wash out the pot after I drain the pasta. I’m all about time saving tricks when cooking, and this is one.
If you want a baked version, simply hold 1/4 of the cheese back. Then add the protein pasta to a 9×9 baking dish, top with the cheese you held back, and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
How to Make Low Calorie Protein Mac and Cheese:
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- Meanwhile, add the cottage cheese, greek yogurt, broth, dijon mustard, collagen powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add the drained pasta, sauce and cheese to a large pot (I use the same one that I made the pasta in) and gently mix together.
- Heat over medium-low for 5 minutes, until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Low Calorie High Protein Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Healthy High Protein Mac and Cheese Recipe is easy and delicious, and so cheesy. I know you’ll love it! Here are some more low calorie high protein meals to try.
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Low Calorie Protein Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Banza Protein Elbow Macaroni
- 1 cup non fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons Unsweetened and Unflavored Collagen Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- Meanwhile, add the cottage cheese, greek yogurt, broth, dijon mustard, collagen powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add the drained pasta, sauce and cheese to a large pot (I use the same one that I made the pasta in) and gently mix together.
- Heat over medium-low for 5 minutes, until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Protein Mac and Cheese
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