Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bowl: A High-Protein Breakfast Idea
Start your day with a Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bowl, a high-protein breakfast idea that’s both delicious and nutritious. This creamy bowl combines the rich flavors of natural peanut butter with protein-packed cottage cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or a post-workout snack. With just five minutes of preparation, you can customize this bowl with your favorite toppings—like fresh berries, crunchy nuts, and seeds—for added texture and taste. Whether you’re fueling up for the day or enjoying a quick meal anytime, this recipe offers a satisfying and healthy option that you can easily adapt to fit your personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural brand preferred)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (4% fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: chopped nuts, berries, chia seeds, shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cottage cheese using a spatula until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and add desired toppings such as nuts, berries, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.
- Stir gently before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 10mg