Cottage Cheese Bowl with Fruit & Nuts
A 2-minute high-protein breakfast or snack with natural sweetness from fruit and crunch from nuts and seeds.
Plants
applebananawalnutpumpkin seedcinnamon
Tags
stepwise-resetprotein-breakfastquicklow-gi
Main
- Cottage cheese (low-fat or regular) — 200 g / 7 oz
- Apple — ½, chopped
- Banana — ½, sliced
- Walnuts — 1 tbsp, chopped
- Pumpkin seeds — 1 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon — a pinch
Steps
- Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl.
- Add chopped apple and banana on top.
- Sprinkle with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon.
- Eat immediately — or pack in a jar for later.
Variations
- Swap banana for pear or berries.
- Add sunflower seeds or almonds for more crunch.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of skyr or Greek yoghurt.
Notes
- Step 1 – Start Your Day with Protein:
Cottage cheese offers a slow-release protein that keeps you full and supports muscle recovery. - Plant count: 5 (apples + banana = 2, plus walnut, pumpkin seed, cinnamon).
- Balanced mix of protein, fibre, and healthy fats with minimal sugar spike.