These cottage cheese with fruit bowls are the perfect protein-packed breakfast. The combination of creamy cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of fresh fruit makes for a healthy and delicious meal. You can whip up the cottage cheese, and prepare the fruit ahead of time making this the perfect quick grab-and-go breakfast.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Cottage cheese with fruit comes together in less than 5 minutes, making it perfect for those busy mornings when you need a quick and easy recipe or a healthy lunch.
- High Protein: Cottage cheese is a fantastic source of high-quality protein, making it the perfect healthy snack. It is also packed with essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B. When you add fresh fruit and a little bit of granola, you have a meal or snack that is balanced across all macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat). Additionally, fresh fruit will provide you with dietary fiber, which can help you feel full.
- Customizable: Mix and match your toppings to customize your cottage cheese fruit bowl. If you don’t have fresh fruit on hand, you can use frozen. You can add granola, chia seeds, honey, or any additional toppings that you enjoy for this easy breakfast.
Cottage Cheese With Fruit
Cottage Cheese has been gaining popularity and for good reason. Whipped Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese Mousse, Cottage Cheese Toast, and even Cottage Cheese Ice Cream have taken the internet by storm.
Well, we’ve got another great way to use cottage cheese so whether you're seeking a nutritious breakfast to kickstart your day or a delightful snack to satisfy those afternoon cravings, this delicious bowl of cottage cheese with fruit will surely become a staple in your menu.
What Type Of Cottage Cheese Should I Use?
In general, I’m a big fan of using high-quality ingredients, especially in recipes with minimal ingredients. My favorite brand of cottage cheese is Good Culture. They only use organic skim milk, organic whole milk, organic cream, sea salt, and live and active cultures.
On the flip side, you want to avoid brands like Dairygold, as their cottage cheese contains natural flavors, citric acid, and carrageenan, which can affect your digestive system and it is also a carcinogen.
Always be sure to read the labels, and a good rule of thumb is if you don’t know what an ingredient is, you probably don’t want to be eating it. Also if you are curious check out this article on How Long Does Cottage Cheese Last In The Fridge?
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: My favorite brand of cottage cheese is Good Culture. I love their lactose-free variety, which contains 4% milk fat, and it’s a nice middle-of-the-road choice. It’s just right, not too heavy and not too light. For this recipe, you can use either full-fat cottage cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, but avoid fat-free cottage cheese as it will not whip up nicely without the fat.
- Fresh Fruit: For this recipe choose any fresh fruit you enjoy. Fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries are great options and are also high in vitamin C. You can also use mango, peaches, plums, and pineapple. Additionally, when choosing fruit, it is important to try to buy organic when you can. Many conventional fresh fruits are sprayed with pesticides that disrupt your overall health. If you don’t have fresh fruit on hand you can substitute it with frozen fruit, just thaw it in the refrigerator before you want to use it.
Step By Step Instructions
Add your cottage cheese to a bowl.
Top the cottage cheese with fresh fruit and granola.
Variations:
- Whipped Cottage Cheese: If you are not a fan of the taste of cottage cheese, try whipping up your cottage cheese in the food processor. It completely changes the texture of the cheese, into something light and creamy. It has become one of my favorite ways to consume cottage cheese.
- Extra Sweetness: If you enjoy your cottage cheese bowl on the sweeter side, try adding a drizzle of raw honey on top.
- Tropical Delight: For a tropical twist try adding mango, pineapple, and coconut flakes to your cottage cheese bowl. You can also mix and match different types of fruits.
Fruit Suggestions
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Raspberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Mangos
- Pineapple
- Kiwi
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Plumbs
- Melons
- Banana
- Mandarin Oranges
Additional Toppings
- Gluten-Free Granola
- Homemade Granola
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Peanut Butter
- Almond Butter
- Cashew Butter
Frequently Asked Questions
What Fruit Goes Well With Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese is a great base for almost any fruit breakfast bowl. Tart berries, sweet cherries, and tropical fruits like mangos and pineapple go very well with cottage cheese. Play around with different flavors until you find your favorite fruit combination. Additionally, for best results try using fruits that are in season.
Why Do People Eat Cottage Cheese For Breakfast?
People choose to eat cottage cheese for breakfast for a variety of reasons, including its high protein content, which can help keep you full for longer. Also, cottage cheese has a mild flavor and is a great breakfast option as it is very convenient and only requires a few simple steps to prepare.
Why Are People Blending Cottage Cheese?
Blending cottage cheese smoothes out the chunky texture of the curds that can turn people off. By whipping or blending the cottage cheese, you end up with a soft and creamy texture, which is perfect if you are not typically a fan of cottage cheese.
How Much Protein Is In Cottage Cheese?
Eating cottage cheese is a fantastic way to get more protein into your diet. One cup of cottage cheese contains roughly 14-16 grams of protein, making its protein per serving higher than Greek yogurt.
How To Serve
Serve this cottage cheese bowl for breakfast, lunch, or a quick protein-packed snack. You can also prepare this in advance, by placing the cottage cheese in a food storage container and washing and chopping your fruit the day before. Keep the ingredients separate and then when you are ready to eat, add your prepared fruit to the cottage cheese.
How To Store
Store the cottage cheese bowl in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Keep the fruit in a separate food storage container and combine when you are ready to eat. For more information on how to store cottage cheese check out this article: How Long Does Cottage Cheese Last In The Fridge?
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Cottage Cheese With Fruit Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup Fresh Fruit
Instructions
- Add your cottage cheese to a bowl.
- Top the cottage cheese with fresh fruit and granola (optional).
Notes
Variations
Whipped Cottage Cheese: If you are not a fan of the taste of cottage cheese, try whipping up your cottage cheese in the food processor. It completely changes the texture of the cheese, into something light and creamy. It has become one of my favorite ways to consume cottage cheese. Extra Sweetness: If you enjoy your cottage cheese bowl on the sweeter side, try adding a drizzle of raw honey on top. Tropical Delight: For a tropical twist try adding mango, pineapple, and coconut flakes to your cottage cheese bowl. You can also mix and match different types of fruits.
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