Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bowl: A High-Protein Breakfast Idea
Start your day with a satisfying and nutritious Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Bowl, ideal for breakfast or a quick snack. This high-protein bowl combines creamy peanut butter and cottage cheese, offering a deliciously rich texture that keeps you full longer. Fully customizable, you can mix in your favorite toppings like nuts, fruits, or seeds, making it perfect for any occasion—from busy mornings to post-workout recovery. With just five minutes of prep time, this recipe is not only quick but also provides a wholesome way to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 1/4 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a medium 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 until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and top with your choice of chopped nuts, fresh berries, chia seeds, or shredded coconut. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 10mg