Food trends are one factor that can have a big impact on ingredient costs. Cottage cheese may not be a popular food, but it is extremely versatile and an excellent source of inexpensive protein.
Here’s a healthy breakfast idea – cottage cheese breakfast bowls. Read this article of Apronese to see how to eat cottage cheese for breakfast.
Six Ways to Eat Cottage Cheese for Breakfast
How to Meal Prep Your Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
You’ll probably get the most out of your time and money if you prepare four of one flavor at a time. That way, you don’t have to buy several different ingredients for each one, or have partial leftover ingredients like a 1/2 banana, cucumber, or apple.
Use the whole piece of fruit and make more than one bowl at a time.
If you’re concerned about the apple and banana getting brown, you can chop those fresh daily.
Prepared cottage cheese breakfast bowls will be good in the refrigerator for about four days.
What Meal Prep Containers Do You Use?
The Ziploc containers are inexpensive, convenient (lightweight), dishwasher and freezer safe, and are a great option if you’re on a budget.
Glass containers are great because they are extremely durable, are also dishwasher and freezer safe (oven safe, too). They last a lifetime and therefore reduce waste.
Customize the Cost and Nutritional Content of Your Breakfast Bowls
There is a variety of ways to use cottage cheese in a breakfast bowl so you could see that not only does it pair with many different flavors, but you can also make the bowls to match your price point and nutritional needs.
You can see how the different bowls compare. All of the stats below were calculated using 2% fat cottage cheese.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Apple Cinnamon
This Apple Cinnamon flavored Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl is probably the best flavor for cottage cheese newbies to try.
It’s a lot like a yogurt parfait, but with a slightly different texture. With all the texture of the apples and walnuts, you’re not going to notice the texture of the cottage cheese at all.
If you’re concerned about your apples browning, either chop them fresh each day, or sprinkle a little lemon juice on them just after chopping.
Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Protein packed creamy cottage cheese, sweet and juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts make a delightful and healthy no-cook breakfast.
Author: Beth
Prep Time: 5 mins / Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese ($0.27)
- 1/2 apple, chopped ($0.25)
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts ($0.08)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup ($0.30)
- 1 pinch cinnamon ($0.02)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl ・ Calories: 242 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 31.6 g ・ Protein: 13.6 g ・ Fat: 7.7 g ・ Sodium: 356.5 mg ・ Fiber: 2.7 g
The nutritional values shown here are only estimates. Please see our nutrition disclaimer.
Peanut Butter and Jelly
This flavor may be a little more experimental for some. Cottage cheese is like yogurt, minus the acidity, so it actually tastes creamier.
It goes great with both sweet (jam) and savory (PB) flavors. The oats in this bowl will soak up the moisture as it’s stored, just like overnight oats, but you can also eat it immediately with the oats still dry.
Banana would also be a great addition to this bowl as well.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Hearty oats, creamy cottage cheese, sweet jam, and rich peanut butter make a filling and delicious no-cook breakfast.
Author: Beth
Prep Time: 5 mins / Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats ($0.04)
- 1 tbsp jam (any flavor) ($0.05)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter ($0.08)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl ・ Calories: 327.5 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 35.2 g ・ Protein: 19.6 g ・ Fat: 13 g ・ Sodium: 523 mg ・ Fiber: 3.5 g
The nutritional values shown here are only estimates. Please see our nutrition disclaimer.
The Savory Bowl
If you’re a savory breakfast lover, you’ll love this one. Tons of fresh crunchy vegetables, an extra dose of protein with the hard boiled egg, and a little cracked black pepper for good measure.
It’s simple, delicious, and honestly, good any time of the day.
Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Creamy cottage cheese, fresh crunchy vegetables, an extra shot of protein from a hard-boiled egg, and a little black pepper to kick things up make this easy, protein-filled breakfast.
Author: Beth
Prep Time: 5 mins / Cook Time: 10 mins / Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 large hard-boiled egg ($0.23)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)
- 6 grape tomatoes ($0.47)
- 6 slices cucumber ($0.22)
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl ・ Calories: 188 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 9.4 g ・ Protein: 19.1 g ・ Fat: 8 g ・ Sodium: 542.3 mg ・ Fiber: 1.6 g
The nutritional values shown here are only estimates. Please see our nutrition disclaimer.
Introductions
- Add one inch of water in a small saucepot, place a lid on top, and bring the water up to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully add the egg using either tongs or a slotted spoon. Replace the lid and let the egg steam for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, turn off the heat and use the tongs or slotted spoon to transfer the egg to a bowl of ice water. Peal the egg once it is cool enough to handle. (If meal prepping these bowls, peel the eggs daily).
- Add the cottage cheese, tomatoes (sliced or whole), sliced cucumber, peeled egg, and some black pepper to a bowl. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container up to four days.
Blueberry Almond
This simple bowl is sure to be a hit with its familiar breakfast flavors. This cottage cheese breakfast bowl is a lot like a yogurt parfait, but with cottage cheese swapped out for the yogurt. It almost tastes a little like blueberry cheesecake.
Blueberry Almond Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Creamy cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, crunchy almonds, and a little drizzle of honey make a breakfast bowl that tastes surprisingly like blueberry cheesecake.
Author: Beth
Prep Time: 5 mins / Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract (optional) ($0.03)
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries ($0.37)
- 2 Tbsp sliced almonds ($0.25)
- 1 tsp honey ($0.04)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl ・ Calories: 220 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 18.3 g ・ Protein: 15.3 g ・ Fat: 10.3 g ・ Sodium: 353.8 mg ・ Fiber: 3.1 g
The nutritional values shown here are only estimates. Please see our nutrition disclaimer.
Instructions
- Add the vanilla extract to the cottage cheese and stir to combine. Top the cottage cheese with the blueberries, almonds, and honey. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container up to four days.
The Tropical Bowl
This one is a little like ambrosia salad, minus the icky stuff like marshmallows and maraschino cherries.
You should use canned pineapple tidbits for this bowl, since canning destroys the enzyme bromelain, which can interact with the dairy and make it taste bitter.
Make sure to get pineapple canned in juice, not syrup.
Tropical Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Creamy cottage cheese, sweet banana and coconut, plus tangy pineapple make a delicious and easy no-cook breakfast.
Author: Beth
Prep Time: 5 mins / Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)
- 1/2 cup canned pineapple tidbits, drained ($0.10)
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut ($0.02)
- 1/4 banana, sliced ($0.05)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl ・ Calories: 186.6 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 25.3 g ・ Protein: 13.1 g ・ Fat: 4.3 g ・ Sodium: 370.7 mg ・ Fiber: 2.6 g
The nutritional values shown here are only estimates. Please see our nutrition disclaimer.
Chocolate Peanut Butter
You can make chocolate flavored cottage cheese. It’s delicious!
You can add cinnamon granola to your chocolate peanut butter cottage cheese bowl, any flavor granola, or even plain rolled oats.
Sliced banana would also go awesome with this one.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
A slightly sweetened chocolate flavored cottage cheese makes the base for this decadent high protein no-cook breakfast.
Author: Beth
Prep Time: 5 mins / Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder ($0.02)
- 1 tsp brown sugar ($0.02)
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract ($0.03)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter ($0.08)
- 1/4 cup granola ($0.18)
Instructions
- Add the cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla to the cottage cheese and stir to combine. The cocoa may not blend in completely immediately, but it will after it sits a few moments and the powder hydrates.
- Add the flavored cottage cheese to a bowl and top with granola and a drizzle of peanut butter. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to four days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl ・ Calories: 368.1 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 32.8 g ・ Protein: 20 g ・ Fat: 18.8 g ・ Sodium: 503.6 mg ・ Fiber: 4.2 g
The nutritional values shown here are only estimates. Please see our nutrition disclaimer.
And that’s how to eat cottage cheese for breakfast. How about you? Do you like this slightly unpopular ingredient? Share your favorite way to eat cottage cheese in the comments below.
