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Cottage Cheese Bowl

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Servings
2 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
350

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
700

3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
1050
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese — full-fat or 2%; small or large curd
  • 1 pinch flaky salt — to season the base
  • 1 cup mixed berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 1 cup diced peaches or pineapple — ripe and juicy
  • 1 small banana — sliced
  • 1/3 cup low-sugar granola or toasted nuts — almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup — to drizzle; sweeten to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon — or a pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest — freshly grated
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes — halved
  • 1 cup cucumber — diced
  • 1/2 large avocado — diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil — extra-virgin, for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons chives or basil — chopped or torn
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter — for swirling
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds — toasted

Instructions

  1. Place two serving bowls in the fridge for a few minutes so the cottage cheese stays extra thick and cool.
  2. Spoon cottage cheese into the chilled bowls and gently fold a few times; taste and add a pinch of flaky salt to brighten the flavor.
  3. Top with berries and/or diced peaches or pineapple; add banana slices if you like.
  4. Dust with cinnamon and drizzle lightly with honey or maple syrup.
  5. Sprinkle granola or toasted nuts and finish with fresh lemon zest for brightness.
  6. Top the cottage cheese with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and avocado.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning, and crack black pepper over the top.
  8. Add chopped chives or torn basil for a fresh, aromatic finish.
  9. For extra protein and texture, sprinkle hemp hearts, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds, or swirl in nut butter.
  10. Aim for creamy base with a mix of soft fruit or veg and snappy seeds; adjust salt or sweetness to taste.
  11. If prepping ahead, portion cottage cheese and boosters now and keep crunchy and juicy toppings separate until serving.

Notes

Store cottage cheese in an airtight container for up to 1 week (best texture within 3–4 days). For meal prep, portion cottage cheese and keep toppings in separate containers: nuts and seeds at room temperature, chopped fruit with a little lemon in the fridge, and granola separate so it stays crunchy. Assemble just before eating; do not freeze or reheat.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/cottage-cheese-breakfast-bowl/