Description
Quick and filling breakfast bowls made with cottage cheese, adaptable for sweet or savory tastes.
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
- 3/4 to 1 cup cottage cheese (Plain cottage cheese is recommended.)
- 1 pinch salt (Enhances flavor even for sweet bowls.)
Sweet Toppings
- 1/2 cup berries (Strawberries or blueberries are great choices.)
- 1 tablespoon honey (For sweetness; adjust based on fruit sweetness.)
- 1/4 cup granola (For crunch.)
- 1 medium banana (For the banana peanut butter bowl.)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (Adds flavor and protein.)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (Optional for added nutrition.)
Savory Toppings
- 1/2 cup salsa (For the southwest bowl.)
- 1/2 medium avocado (Can be added to many savory bowls.)
- 1/4 cup black beans (For added protein and texture.)
- 1 medium smoked salmon (For the smoked salmon bowl.)
- 1 teaspoon dill (A great flavor booster.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start with 3/4 to 1 cup of cottage cheese in a bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Choose your direction: sweet or savory.
- Add 1 to 2 toppings for flavor and 1 topping for crunch.
- Finish with a drizzle of honey, cinnamon, salsa, or herbs for flavor.
Notes
Meal prep by portioning cottage cheese into containers for 2 to 4 days, and keep crunchy toppings separate to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American