Healthy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
A quick and easy protein-packed breakfast bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh fruit, nuts, and a touch of honey. Perfect for busy mornings and adaptable to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- ½ cup (75 g) fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
- ½ medium banana, sliced
- 2 tbsp (15 g) chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Measure out 1 cup (240 ml) of cottage cheese into a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey or pure maple syrup to the cottage cheese and stir gently until blended.
- Slice half a medium banana into thin rounds and set aside.
- Rinse and pat dry about ½ cup (75 g) of fresh berries. If using frozen berries, thaw slightly.
- Top the cottage cheese mixture with the banana slices and berries.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (15 g) of chopped nuts over the top.
- Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds for extra nutrition.
- Finish with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before eating.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for a creamier texture. Drain excess liquid if cottage cheese is watery. Adjust sweetness with extra honey or brown sugar if fruit is tart. Toast nuts lightly for enhanced flavor. Prep fruit and nuts the night before to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 22
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