Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy cottage cheese topped with berries, banana, granola and honey for a quick, protein-packed breakfast bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat

→ Fruits

02 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
03 - 1/2 medium banana, sliced

→ Toppings

04 - 1/4 cup granola
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - Spoon cottage cheese evenly into a medium serving bowl and smooth the surface.
02 - Arrange the mixed fresh berries and sliced banana on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Scatter granola and chia seeds, if using, over the fruit.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup according to taste.
05 - Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get to build it just the way you want each morning—no two bowls have to be alike.
  • Not only does it take minutes, it always looks so pretty it feels a little special even on busy days.
02 -
  • Once I tried letting the bowl sit while I made coffee, and the granola went disappointingly soft—always serve immediately.
  • Chilling your bowl first keeps everything extra cold, especially on a summer morning.
03 -
  • Keep a stash of single-serve cottage cheese and mini granola packets for the fastest version possible.
  • A pinch of flaky salt on top can make the sweet flavors pop—trust me, it’s worth trying at least once.