CREAMY COTTAGE CHEESE POWER BOWL WITH NUTS & SEEDS

A protein-packed, customizable 5-minute breakfast or snack

KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0-10 minutes (optional nut roasting)
Total Time: 5-15 minutes
Servings: 1-2
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-carb optional, Keto-friendly

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Medium mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
Spoon for mixing
Baking sheet (if roasting nuts)
Alternative: Use mason jar for meal prep

INGREDIENTS:

Base:

1 cup (240g) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 tbsp (30ml) milk (optional, for creamier texture)

Nuts & Seeds (choose 3-4):

2 tbsp (30g) almonds, roughly chopped
2 tbsp (30g) walnuts, broken
1 tbsp (15g) chia seeds
1 tbsp (15g) pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp (15g) sunflower seeds
1 tbsp (15g) hemp seeds

Toppings (optional):

1 tbsp (15ml) honey or maple syrup
¼ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
½ cup (75g) fresh berries

METHOD:

If roasting nuts: Spread on baking sheet, toast at 350°F/175°C for 8 minutes until golden
Add cottage cheese to bowl, stir to break up large curds
For extra creamy texture: Add milk and whisk until smooth
Layer nuts and seeds on top
Add chosen toppings and drizzle with honey

CRUCIAL TIPS:

Toast nuts in advance for better flavor
Add nuts/seeds just before eating to maintain crunch
Season well – cottage cheese needs salt
For meal prep, pack toppings separately

STORAGE:

Assembled bowl: 24 hours refrigerated
Roasted nuts: 1 week in airtight container
Pre-portion ingredients for grab-and-go breakfast

VARIATIONS:

Sweet:

Honey + cinnamon + berries
Maple + banana + pecans
Vanilla + coconut + dark chocolate chips

Savory:

Olive oil + black pepper + herbs
Everything bagel seasoning
Chili flakes + olive oil + sea salt

SCALING:

Double all ingredients for 2 servings
Maintain 1:2 ratio of seeds to cottage cheese
Store extra toasted nuts for future use

Common Mistakes:

❌ Using straight-from-fridge cottage cheese (too cold dulls flavor)
❌ Adding toppings too early (gets soggy)
❌ Skipping the salt
❌ Using stale nuts (check dates)

This power bowl combines protein-rich cottage cheese with crunchy nuts and nutrient-dense seeds for a satisfying meal that takes minutes to prepare but keeps you full for hours.