Packed with protein, cottage cheese is a trouble free and healthy dish for breakfast or snack. This Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl is quick to make your own by adding in some of the fruit, nuts and seeds you love most for a balanced breakfast on-the-go! It is also good for people who want to eat more protein with fewer carbs.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or full-fat, based on preference)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or flaxseeds)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup, optional)
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (or walnuts)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Method :
1. Assemble the bowl:
- Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl, spreading it out equally (Picture 1).
2. Top with fresh fruits:
- Meaning: Hide the fresh berries and let them disappear inside the cottage cheese You can even use a mix of different berries for texture and crap.
3. Add the extras:
- Adds chia seeds and sliced almonds to the bowl for crunch & fiber. Add some honey or maple syrup if you want it to be a bit sweet. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top for more flavor.
4. Serve and enjoy:
- Serve now to enjoy or have it as a refreshing breakfast / snack Or cover and store the bowl in your fridge to have on hand.
Cottage Cheese Bowl: the ULTIMATE Guide!
- Swap the berries for sliced bananas, apples or peaches to vary up your flavor profiles.
- sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of black pepper or herbs to create a savory version
- Because cottage cheese is high in protein, this breakfast bowl very well also can work as a post workout snack.
A wholesome, versatile Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl! If you follow a low-carb diet, or are simply craving for that extra protein hit at any time of the day, cottage cheese provides the base to countless creations. See Allummy for more breakfast recipes & healthy recipe ideas.
