Cottage Cheese Egg Smash Sammies Lunch Box Glow-Up Series

A no-mayo egg salad kids will actually love!

Creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor—Egg Smash Sammies are a fresh take on traditional egg salad that both kids and parents can feel good about. By blending hard-boiled eggs with smooth, low-fat cottage cheese, this recipe delivers all the classic comfort with a lighter, protein-packed twist.

It’s mild, mashable, and easy for little ones to eat, making it a perfect fit for sandwiches, wraps, or served as a dip with crackers or veggie sticks. Whether you're prepping school lunches or need a quick, nutritious meal at home, this no-fuss recipe is a balanced, satisfying option that fuels kids through their busy days without the heavy mayo.

Make a batch ahead of time, keep it chilled, and mix and match how you serve it all week long!

Yield: 4 servings

Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs (you can buy these pre-made at the store to save time!)

• 1/2 c low-fat cottage cheese

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper

• 2 Tbsp fresh dill

• 1 Tbsp chives

Directions:

1. Hard-boil 6 eggs. Let cool. Then peel. Skip this step if you purchased pre-made peeled hard-boiled eggs from the store.

2. Peel and separate the yolks from the whites. Add yolks to a large bowl.

   

3. Roughly chop egg whites.

4. Add mustard, lemon juice, cottage cheese, salt and pepper, dill, and chives.

   

5. Fold in diced egg whites until combined. Chill and serve on whole-grain bread or use as a dip for fresh veggies.

6. Optional: cut into small sandwich squares and stack.

Enjoy!