Description
A vibrant, protein-packed bowl that’s completely customizable — sweet, savory, or even spicy — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup plain cottage cheese (full-fat or whipped)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, banana, mango)
- Nut butter or seeds (e.g., almond butter, chia, pumpkin seeds)
- Roasted vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, spinach)
- Lean protein (e.g., shredded chicken, ground beef, hard-boiled eggs)
- Healthy fats (e.g., avocado, olive oil)
- Spices or sauces (e.g., cinnamon, chili flakes, hot honey, ranch, Italian herbs)
Instructions
- Start with ½ cup of cottage cheese as your base.
- Choose a flavor direction: sweet, savory, or spicy.
- Top with fresh fruit and drizzle honey for a sweet bowl.
- Top with roasted vegetables and protein for a savory bowl.
- Add chili flakes, salsa, or buffalo sauce for spicy options.
- Sprinkle seeds or drizzle nut butter for extra texture and nutrition.
- Optional: Blend cottage cheese for a whipped base if preferred.
- Serve immediately or prep ahead for meal prep.
Notes
Use plain, full-fat cottage cheese for best taste and texture. Avoid flavored versions to reduce added sugars and gums.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Healthy Bowls
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg