Steve's Kitchen/Breakfast/Snacks

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl

The Bodybuilder's Secret Weapon

"Cottage cheese is back. This bowl proves why it never should have left."

5Minutes
30gProtein
1/5Difficulty
350Calories
30gProtein
35gCarbs
8gFat

The Ingredients

Per bowl.

The Base

  • 1 cupCottage cheese (2% or full-fat)

Sweet Bowl Toppings

  • ½ cupMixed berries
  • 1 tbspHoney or maple syrup
  • 2 tbspGranola
  • 1 tbspChia seeds

Savory Bowl Option

  • ½Avocado, sliced
  • 2Soft-boiled eggs
  • Cherry tomatoesHalved
  • Everything bagel seasoningTo taste

The Method

1

Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl.

2

For sweet: Add berries, drizzle honey, top with granola and chia seeds.

3

For savory: Add avocado, eggs, tomatoes, and seasoning.

4

That's it. 30g protein in 5 minutes.

Pro Tip

Blend cottage cheese smooth before using if you don't like the texture. It becomes like ricotta.

More Ideas

PB & Banana

Sliced banana + 1 tbsp peanut butter + drizzle of honey.

Mediterranean

Cucumber + olives + cherry tomatoes + olive oil + oregano.

Chocolate

Mix in cocoa powder + sweetener + top with dark chocolate chips.