Cottage Cheese Protein Power Bowl Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Protein Power Bowl is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal packed with protein and healthy fats. Combining creamy cottage cheese with protein powder, nut butter, seeds, fresh fruit, and a hint of sweetness makes it a perfect breakfast or post-workout snack that supports muscle recovery and sustained energy.
- Author: Leo
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Base
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp milk (as needed for mixing)
Flavor and Sweeteners
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ½ tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Seeds and Add-Ins
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (or flaxseeds)
- ½ tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Fruits and Nuts
- ¼ cup sliced banana (or berries)
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- Combine the base ingredients: In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with protein powder and 1–2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and fully combined. For an ultra creamy texture, blend the mixture in a food processor for 10–15 seconds.
- Add flavor and sweetness: Drizzle peanut butter and honey (or your preferred alternatives) over the mixture, ensuring to distribute evenly to add richness and natural sweetness.
- Sprinkle seeds and chocolate chips: Top the bowl with chia seeds, hemp seeds, and optional mini dark chocolate chips to add crunch, extra protein, and a touch of indulgence.
- Finish with fruit and nuts: Arrange sliced banana or berries and chopped nuts on top to provide natural sweetness, texture, and additional nutrients.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Cottage Cheese Protein Power Bowl is ready to eat. Mix gently if desired and dig in for a nutritious boost.
Notes
- You can swap peanut butter with almond butter or other nut butters depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Mini dark chocolate chips are optional and can be omitted if you want to reduce sugar.
- Chia seeds and hemp seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids and fiber; flaxseeds are a great alternative.
- Add more or less milk to achieve your preferred bowl consistency.
- This bowl can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or a post-workout meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, protein bowl, high protein breakfast, healthy snack, peanut butter, chia seeds, chocolate chips, muscle recovery