Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl (Print)

Creamy cottage cheese with berries, banana, granola and honey for a quick, protein-packed morning bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ Fruits

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

→ Toppings

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Spoon cottage cheese into a medium serving bowl and smooth the surface.
02 - Arrange the mixed berries and banana slices evenly over the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle granola and chia seeds over the fruit for added texture.
04 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the assembled bowl.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve texture and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This bowl is so adaptable, you can easily swap in whatever fruit, granola, or drizzle you have lurking in your pantry.
  • The creamy cottage cheese keeps you full for hours without weighing you down.
02 -
  • Don’t add granola too far ahead or it’ll lose its satisfying crunch and go soggy on you—learned that the hard way with leftovers.
  • Layering the honey under some of the berries helps keep things from sticking awkwardly to your spoon.
03 -
  • Always check your granola for hidden allergens if sharing—friends have thanked me for this small kindness more than once.
  • A sprinkle of flaky salt on top sharpens all the flavors—unexpected but unforgettable.

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