Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl (Printable)

Protein-rich cottage cheese bowl layered with mixed berries and a wholesome seed blend for a nourishing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

→ Seeds and Nuts

03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional

→ Toppings

07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

# Directions:

01 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
02 - Arrange the mixed berries on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and sliced almonds over the berries.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and dust with ground cinnamon as desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes — no cooking required, just assemble and enjoy.
  • High in protein — 17 g of protein per serving keeps you full and energized throughout the morning.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian — suitable for a wide range of dietary needs.
  • Endlessly customizable — swap berries, seeds, or toppings to match the season or your pantry.
  • Nutrient-dense — packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins from berries and seeds.
02 -
  • Choose ripe berries — the riper and more fragrant the berries, the sweeter and more flavorful your bowl will be without needing extra sweetener.
  • Pre-portion for meal prep — divide the cottage cheese into containers the night before so breakfast assembly takes under two minutes in the morning.
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds — a quick dry toast in a pan brings out their natural nuttiness and deepens the overall flavor of the bowl.
  • Add seeds last — sprinkle seeds just before serving to maintain maximum crunch and texture.
  • Check allergen labels — always double-check all ingredient labels for potential allergens, especially if preparing for guests with sensitivities to dairy or tree nuts.
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