Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

TTG Staff
2 days ago
2 min read

A surprisingly filling, incredibly high-protein breakfast.

Serves: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: None

Difficulty: Easy

Bowl of cottage cheese topped with diced apples, walnuts, cinnamon and honey; apple slice and walnuts on a beige surface.

Ingredients

250 g cottage cheese
1 apple, diced
Cinnamon, to taste
15 g walnuts, roughly chopped
A drizzle of honey, optional

Method

Spoon the cottage cheese into a bowl.
Add the diced apple and chopped walnuts.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and finish with a small drizzle of honey if you would like some extra sweetness.

Approximate Nutrition

Calories	Protein	Carbohydrates	Fat	Fibre
390 kcal	34 g	25 g	13 g	6 g

Nutrition will vary depending on the cottage cheese and whether honey is added.

Ingredient Swaps

Apple: Swap for pear, berries, banana or another fruit you already have.
Walnuts: Use almonds, pecans, mixed nuts or a spoonful of nut butter.
Cinnamon: Try mixed spice or a small amount of vanilla extract.
Honey: Leave it out or replace it with maple syrup.

Meal Prep

This bowl is best assembled shortly before eating, but you can dice the apple and portion the walnuts ahead of time.

If preparing it the night before, add a small squeeze of lemon juice to the apple to help prevent browning. Keep the walnuts separate until serving so they remain crunchy.

Coach’s Notes

Cottage cheese is a simple way to build a high-protein breakfast without cooking. Its combination of protein and relatively slow digestion can help keep you satisfied throughout the morning.
This is also a useful option when you want something quick but need more than a piece of fruit or slice of toast. The apple adds carbohydrates and fibre, while the walnuts provide healthy fats and texture.
Choose a cottage cheese you enjoy eating. The taste and consistency can differ significantly between brands.