Warm Apple Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
A delightful combination of warm, cinnamon-spiced apples nestled atop creamy cottage cheese, this protein-packed breakfast bowl delivers an impressive 24g of protein without a single egg in sight. Ready in just 8 minutes, it's the perfect quick, nutritious breakfast for busy mornings.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Breakfast Bowl Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended for creaminess (about 210g)
Apple Mixture
- 1 medium apple Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady work best, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional, for added sweetness
- pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp chia seeds optional, for added nutrition
Instructions
- Take your cottage cheese out of the refrigerator and place it in your serving bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes while you prepare the apples. For an extra creamy texture, you can blitz the cottage cheese in a blender for a few seconds.
- Core and dice your apple into approximately ½-inch cubes. Pro tip: Leaving the skin on adds extra fiber and nutrients, but you can peel it if you prefer a softer texture.
- Heat your butter or coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Cook the apple mixture for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened but still have a bit of bite to them.
- If using maple syrup or honey, add it to the apple mixture during the last minute of cooking. Stir well to ensure even distribution.
- Spoon the warm apple mixture over your cottage cheese base. Top with chopped nuts and chia seeds if using.
Notes
- For a lower sugar option, skip the maple syrup and rely on the natural sweetness of the apple.
- For higher protein, add a tablespoon of collagen peptides or unflavored protein powder to the cottage cheese.
- Greek yogurt can replace cottage cheese for a different texture.
- Pears work wonderfully instead of apples for a different flavor profile.
- The apple mixture can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For higher protein, add a tablespoon of collagen peptides or unflavored protein powder to the cottage cheese.
- Greek yogurt can replace cottage cheese for a different texture.
- Pears work wonderfully instead of apples for a different flavor profile.
- The apple mixture can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 14gPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.6mg
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