Fresh Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl with Fruit
A quick and easy healthy breakfast bowl featuring creamy full-fat cottage cheese paired with fresh seasonal fruit, honey, and crunchy nuts or seeds for texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup (150g) fresh mixed fruit (e.g., blueberries, strawberries, peaches, kiwi)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5g) chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (15g) toasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans), roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon (optional)
- A few drops vanilla extract (optional)
- Lemon zest from ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Scoop 1 cup (225g) of full-fat cottage cheese into a mixing bowl.
- Wash and slice about 1 cup (150g) of fresh fruit; mix berries with softer fruits like peach or kiwi for flavor contrast.
- Toast 2 tablespoons (15g) of chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup over the cottage cheese. Add ½ teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon and a few drops of vanilla extract if desired.
- Gently fold the fruit into the cottage cheese mixture to avoid mashing the fruit. Add lemon zest from half a lemon for brightness.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts and 1 teaspoon (5g) chia or flaxseeds over the top.
- Give a little stir to mingle ingredients while keeping texture variety. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes if preferred.
Notes
Use full-fat, small-curd cottage cheese for best texture and flavor. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Use ripe but firm fruit to prevent mushiness. If cottage cheese is watery, drain briefly before mixing. Add crunchy toppings just before serving if prepping ahead to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
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