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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

By Erin · May 30, 2020 · 37 Comments

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Gluten Free Vegetarian

This Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl is made with cottage cheese, nuts and your favorite berries for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. It can be made ahead the night before, and it’s easy to customize to your liking!

A bowl of cottage cheese topped with nuts and raspberries

It’s a cottage cheese kind of morning! Eggs may be my go-to breakfast, but I think it’s good to switch it up every now and then, especially when I wake up craving something sweet. Of course you can go with oatmeal or pancakes or muffins, but do you ever think to eat cottage cheese for breakfast? ME EITHER, until now. An easy way to switch it up is to add nuts and fruit on top for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast.

Why you’ll love this breakfast bowl

  • It uses cottage cheese as a base, meaning it’s loaded with protein
  • It’s easy to customize with different fruit and nuts
  • It can be prepared the night before

What you’ll need:

ingredients with text overlay

  • Cottage cheese: You can’t make a cottage cheese bowl without cottage cheese!
  • Nuts: Nuts add a nice crunch to this breakfast bowl. I opted to use walnuts, but you can use whatever kind you have on hand.
  • Fruit: I used fresh raspberries, but any kind of berry will work in this recipe
  • Cinnamon: This is optional, but cinnamon makes everything better, right?

THAT’S IT! Let’s walk through how to actually prep this bowl, and substitutions you can make.

Step-by-step instructions

Honestly, this recipe is super easy. But, I’m going to walk you through a few different ingredient options if you don’t want to follow the recipe exactly as written.

Step 1: Choose your nuts. I opted to use a combination of almonds and walnuts, but any kind of nut will work in this recipe. If you’re allergic to nuts or just don’t like them, you could use old fashioned oats or nut-free granola instead.

Step 2: Choose your fruit. Again, most any fruits will do, but I like to think berries pair really well with nuts and cottage cheese. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy berries with breakfast? If it’s wintertime and berries aren’t in season, try a banana instead! Bananas are good all year round if you ask me.

Step 3: Add the cottage cheese. This step doesn’t really need explaining, but you’re going to need cottage cheese for this cottage cheese bowl (obviously…). If you have yet to hop on the cottage cheese train because of the texture, just know that I get it. Really, I do. The texture kept me from trying it for quite some time, but I eventually got over it and thank goodness I did. It’s so good! You can opt for low fat, 2% or 4% depending on your preference.

Expert Tips

  • Other toppings: shredded coconut, nut butter and/or chia seeds
  • Unsure of what kind of cottage cheese to buy? Opt for a brand with no added sugar. Simply check the ingredients and compare brands.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

You can! Simply prep it, place it in the refrigerator and you’ll be good to go in the morning.

A bowl of cottage cheese

Related recipes:

  • Nectarine and Blueberry Chia Pudding
  • Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
  • Frozen Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Pie

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below!

A bowl of cottage cheese

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Why eat plain cottage cheese when you can easily whip up this Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl that's filled with nuts, raspberries and cinnamon?! It's a healthy and protein-packed breakfast option.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and enjoy!

Notes

If you want to make this bowl ahead of time, simply add all ingredients to a bowl then place it in the refrigerator overnight. 
Substitutions: Nuts - any kind of nuts Fruit - any kind of fruit, but berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) work best

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in May 2014. It was updated with new text in May 2020.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. AvatarAnamika @ Supplement Crunch says

    September 20, 2019 at 8:42 am

    5 stars
    These look absolutely incredible! cottage cheese breakfast bowl is my favorite combination of flavors!

    Reply
  2. AvatarJessica @FitnessEquipmentsLab says

    June 17, 2019 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Hello Erin, Can I substitute the pomegranate for another maybe strawberries and the hazelnut for maybe almonds? I dont have either of those.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 17, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Yes you can! I bet that’ll be delicious

      Reply
  3. AvatarJudy says

    April 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    Any calorie estimate for this recipe?

    Reply
  4. AvatarHelen says

    October 17, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Erin,
    Your photos look amazing. I was just looking for the easy-to-make breakfast ideas and I am so glad that I came across with this post. I like all three of its ingredients separately and they must be delicious together too.
    Now I will share it to my Facebook page of Single Moms.

    Reply
  5. AvatarMegan says

    July 31, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    I am very much like a lot of others – I have only ever had savory items with cottage cheese (Doritos being one of my favs 😉 ). I’m at work – I have cottage cheese and frozen raspberries in my fridge – wondering how well they pair together. A quick Google search and your website came to the rescue. I didn’t have any almonds or walnuts, but I did have a cinnamon/sugar shaker. I may have added a tiny bit of honey, too. It’s great! Thanks for helping me fix a sweet snack craving with nutritious pairings! 🙂

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      July 31, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      This makes me SO happy!! Glad you found my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  6. AvatarCynthia says

    June 17, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love cottage cheese< thanks for the cinnamon idea! Try it with watermelon chunks, it's delicious!

    Reply
  7. AvatarGinaLola says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    My favorite snack is cottage cheese with green grapes… YUM!!!

    Reply
  8. AvatarCassie says

    May 19, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Cottage cheese 4eva. How could people hate it when it was considered a weird 80s diet food? It’s so good, you can eat it sweet or savory.. so many possibilities!!

    Reply
  9. AvatarArman @ thebigmansworld says

    May 15, 2014 at 5:36 am

    LOVe cottage cheese and often go the breakfast bowl route myself! The sweet and salty combination is awesome- try adding cocoa powder to it with the raspberries and chopped nuts- amazing.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Oh wow–you my friend are genius and I WILL be giving that a try.

      Reply
  10. AvatarJan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    May 15, 2014 at 4:11 am

    Your photos look beautiful. However i’ve tried to love sweet cottage cheese dishes and I just don’t :/ I’ve always associated it with being both savoury and with a really gross diet I went on as a teenager which scared me away from it. I tried it again 6 months ago but it just wasn’t for me, I’d swap it for greek yoghurt 😉

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Hhaha that’s fineeeee you eat your yogurt and I’ll eat my cottage cheese 🙂

      Reply
    • AvatarDenise says

      February 25, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Try blending it, it comes out smooth and creamy. Or try blending it with Greek yogurt to tang it up

      Reply
  11. AvatarLex says

    May 15, 2014 at 12:14 am

    yes! LOVE cottage cheese!

    Reply
  12. AvatarGiGi Eats Celebrities says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    Cottage cheese always used to freak me out when I was younger, however, I think it was because I didn’t like CHUNKY things… That being said, I feel like I would like it now, but alas, I cannot eat it 🙁

    Reply
  13. AvatarHilary says

    May 14, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I LOVE cottage cheese! I actually like the texture too it seems like just having some texture versus greek yogurt makes me feel full longer!

    Reply
  14. AvatarSarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    May 14, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    The texture of cottage cheese actually doesn’t weird me out. Just using the word “curd” gets me. BUT this look absolutely scrumptious! I could definitely enjoy a bow for breakfast.

    I hope the problems with avocado egg toast aren’t too serious! 🙁

    Reply
  15. AvatarLiz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    I love cottage cheese mixed with apple butter! 😀

    Reply
  16. AvatarPaige@FitNotFad says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I LOVE cottage cheese so much…one of my fav foods! I usually eat it mixed with peas. Try it I promise it’s good! Oh and I always get 1%…2 is too creamy and low fat is gross.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      No way.. that sounds so weird but I want to try it now.

      Reply
  17. Avatarlindsay says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    this looks great! i love those combos. And nice touch with the cinnamon!

    Reply
  18. AvatarKelly @ Living Music Happy says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I LOVE cottage cheese, so I think it always gets a bad rap too. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  19. AvatarAlisha @ Alisha's Appetite says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    YUM. I haven’t had cottage cheese in forever!

    Reply
  20. AvatarSam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    May 14, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Mmm…cottage cheese. Definitely a favourite of mine! This looks perfect for a quick breakfast.

    Reply
  21. AvatarAng @ Nutty for Life says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Girlfrannnn your pics are seriously looking amazing.

    I’m not a big fan of cottage cheese mixed with anything but Cassie told me it’s because I’m doing it wrong and need to get unsalted cottage cheese. I have yet to find it, but I’m going to give it a chance. Then maybe I’ll make this!

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Ang! And ya ya you gotta just keep trying different brands/kinds until you find the right one!

      Reply
  22. AvatarDavida @ The Healthy Maven says

    May 14, 2014 at 9:58 am

    I’m down with cottage cheese. That was until like last year. Along with raspberries…as you know 😉

    Reply
  23. AvatarUrsula @ Northern Ambitions says

    May 14, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I think cottage cheese is a yah but I’ve never had it with fruit. my mom is always trying to convince me to give it a go, but in my head cottage cheese is savory and should be eaten with olive (yum,) cucumbers and tomatoes. Maybe I should venture to try it with raspberry though…

    Reply
  24. AvatarAmy @ Long Drive Journey says

    May 14, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Ahhh I just can’t get myself to try cottage cheese! It looks like yogurt when it’s gone bad, haha. Maybe if you were to hide it in an otherwise delicious dish like this and then I could try it and love it, I wouldn’t have the problem!

    Reply
  25. AvatarHolly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I have cottage cheese at home right now and some frozen berries in the freezer, so I totally need make one of these. It looks SO yummy!

    Reply
  26. AvatarAmanda @ .running with spoons. says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:01 am

    ADORE cottage cheese, but unfortunately my stomach doesn’t always feel the same way. But I eat it anyways 😆

    Reply
  27. AvatarTina Muir says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:57 am

    This looks wonderful Erin! Cottage cheese is a definitely yay for me! I am always eating it for a nutritious snack in between meals! Now I have a brand new way to enjoy it 🙂

    Reply
  28. AvatarMiss Polkadot says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Maybe I’m odd but I actually like the texture of cottage cheese. It might be the child in me thinking it’s fun to eat… Either way this sounds pretty good. Minus the walnuts I could see this be a great breakfast – or snack because I can’t seem to break up with oats for my first meal of the day. I also agree 2% [or 2,4 % because Germany has odd numbers there] is the way to go. Fatfree/ very low-fat cottage cheese is… nasty.

    Reply
  29. AvatarJessie says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:09 am

    5 stars
    Ugh… why can’t I like cottage cheese? I have tried numerous brands, and nope just can’t stomach it. Such a tragedy! Especially since this breakfast/snack idea sounds and looks delicious.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Haha you’re not the only one girl and I am the same way with yogurt–I wannnnt to like it but I don’t.

      Reply

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