Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Creamy cottage cheese topped with berries, banana, granola and honey for a quick protein-rich breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

→ Fruits

02 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1/2 medium banana, sliced

→ Toppings

04 - 1/4 cup granola
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - Spoon cottage cheese into a medium serving bowl and smooth the surface.
02 - Arrange the fresh berries and banana slices evenly on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle granola and chia seeds, if using, over the fruit.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s my secret weapon when I want a protein boost without firing up a pan.
  • The combination of textures keeps every spoonful interesting—I never get bored of it.
02 -
  • If your granola sits too long on top, it goes soggy fast—assemble just before eating.
  • Switching the order and piling granola beneath the cottage cheese gives a surprise crunch at the end—try it at least once.
03 -
  • Letting the cottage cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes softens the flavors—cold straight from the fridge mutes them a little.
  • A pinch of flaky salt sprinkled on top takes the whole bowl to another level—sweet, creamy, and just a bit savory.

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