Healthy Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe with Fresh Berries for Easy Breakfast
A quick and easy protein-packed breakfast bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh berries, nuts, and optional sweeteners for a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup (75g) mixed fresh berries (strawberries sliced, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5g) chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (20g) chopped toasted nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds)
- Pinch of lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse ½ cup (75g) of fresh mixed berries under cold water and gently pat dry. Slice larger berries like strawberries into quarters or halves.
- In a medium bowl, add 1 cup (225g) of small-curd cottage cheese. For ultra-smooth texture, pulse in a blender for 10-15 seconds before transferring to the bowl.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup if desired. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5g) chia seeds and 2 tablespoons (20g) chopped toasted nuts or seeds into the bowl. Toss lightly to combine.
- Grate a pinch of lemon zest over the mixture to brighten flavors (optional).
- Gently fold in the prepared berries, ensuring even distribution without crushing them.
- Give the bowl a gentle stir, taste, and add more honey or nuts on top if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour if prepping ahead.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Toast nuts or seeds in a dry pan for 3-5 minutes for extra flavor. Do not overmix once berries are added to preserve texture and color. Drain watery cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve for 5 minutes if needed. Can substitute cottage cheese with high-protein Greek-style coconut yogurt for dairy-free option. Store cottage cheese and berries separately if prepping ahead to avoid watery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
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