High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl

A High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl is a quick, nutritious, and customizable meal packed with protein and healthy fats. It typically features cottage cheese as the base, topped with a mix of fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, and optional sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. Some variations include savory toppings like avocado, cherry tomatoes, or everything bagel seasoning. This dish is perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a light meal, offering a balance of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients to keep you full and energized.

Print Recipe

CourseBreakfast, Lunch

CuisineHigh Protein

KeywordCheese, Eggs

Servings servings

Ingredients

1 cup 1% low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice divided
1½ tablespoons drained capers coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives plus more for garnish
⅛ teaspoon salt plus ¼ teaspoon divided
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
¼ teaspoon ground pepper plus more for garnish
⅔ cup halved cherry tomatoes
⅔ cup chopped seedless cucumber
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup rinsed canned chickpeas
2 soft-cooked large eggs halved lengthwise

Instructions

Combine 1 cup cottage cheese, 1½ teaspoons oil, 1 tablespoon dill, 1½ teaspoons lemon juice, 1½ tablespoons capers, 1 tablespoon chives and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; stir well. Divide among 2 serving bowls.
Whisk chopped garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until combined. Add ⅔ cup each tomatoes and cucumbers and ⅓ cup each onion and chickpeas; toss to coat.
Top each bowl with 1 cup of the vegetable mixture, and 2 egg halves. Garnish with additional chives and black pepper, if desired. Drizzle the bowls with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

Notes

Calories: 388

Carbohydrates: 17g

Protein: 24g