Cottage Cheese Protein Power Bowl
A simple, cozy bowl filled with tangy cottage cheese, roasted fall fruits, warm spices, and crunchy toppings, perfect for a warm breakfast or seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (plain, full-fat or light)
- 1 large apple or pear, diced (or 1 cup mixed roasted squash and apple)
- 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin purée (optional for a pumpkin twist)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 cup granola or toasted oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil for pan-roasting fruit
Instructions
Roast the fruit
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter or warm oil.
- Add the diced apple or pear and sauté for 4–6 minutes until tender and edges caramelize.
- Stir in maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
Prepare the base
- Spoon 1 cup cottage cheese into each bowl.
- Stir 1/2 teaspoon vanilla into the remaining cottage cheese if you prefer a more fragrant bowl.
Assemble the bowl
- Top each cottage cheese base with the warm roasted fruit.
- Sprinkle pumpkin purée if using, then add granola, chopped nuts, and seeds.
- Drizzle a little extra maple syrup and a light dusting of cinnamon.
Serve
- Enjoy warm, or let cool for a slightly chilled contrast to the warm fruit.
Notes
If your cottage cheese is very wet, drain a little in a fine sieve for a thicker texture. Choose firmer fruits for roasting, and ensure that the granola or nuts are not added until serving to keep them crunchy. Taste before adding additional sweetener, and feel free to swap sweet toppings for savory options as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15g
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