Cottage cheese bowls can be enjoyed sweet or savory, and curdy or blended smooth depending on texture preference. These work well as snacks, light meals, or protein anchors when appetite is low.

Base

½ cup cottage cheese

Regular or low fat both work. Blending creates a smooth, whipped texture. Sodium varies by brand.

SWEET COTTAGE CHEESE BOWLS

Apple Cinnamon Bowl

Calories: 150–200

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• ½ apple, diced

• Cinnamon

• Drizzle honey

Directions:

Stir apple and cinnamon into cottage cheese. Drizzle honey on top.

Strawberry Cream Bowl

Calories: 140–190

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• ½ cup strawberries

• Vanilla

Directions:

Mix vanilla into cottage cheese. Fold in strawberries.

Chocolate PB Mousse

Calories: 160–210

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Cocoa powder

• PB powder

Directions:

Blend cottage cheese until smooth. Mix in cocoa and PB powder.

Pineapple Coconut Bowl

Calories: 170–230

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• ½ cup pineapple

• Shredded coconut

Directions:

Fold pineapple into cottage cheese. Top with coconut.

Blueberry Vanilla Bowl

Calories: 150–200

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Blueberries

• Vanilla

Directions:

Stir vanilla into cottage cheese. Add blueberries.

Peach Cinnamon Bowl

Calories: 160–210

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Peaches

• Cinnamon

Directions:

Mix peaches and cinnamon into cottage cheese.

Banana Honey Bowl

Calories: 160–210

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Banana slices

• Honey

Directions:

Top cottage cheese with banana and drizzle honey.

PB and Jelly Bowl

Calories: 180–240

Sodium: 190–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Peanut butter or PB powder

• Fruit jam

Directions:

Swirl peanut butter and jam into cottage cheese.

Chocolate Banana Bowl

Calories: 170–220

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Banana

• Cocoa powder

Directions:

Mash banana into cottage cheese. Stir in cocoa.

Maple Walnut Bowl

Calories: 180–240

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Maple syrup

• Chopped walnuts

Directions:

Drizzle maple over cottage cheese. Add walnuts.

Cherry Vanilla Bowl

Calories: 160–210

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Cherries

• Vanilla

Directions:

Mix vanilla into cottage cheese. Fold in cherries.

Pumpkin Spice Bowl

Calories: 160–210

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Pumpkin puree

• Pumpkin spice

Directions:

Stir all ingredients together.

Cinnamon Roll Bowl

Calories: 170–220

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Cinnamon

• Vanilla

• Maple drizzle

Directions:

Mix cinnamon and vanilla into cottage cheese. Add maple.

Berry Cheesecake Style Bowl

Calories: 180–230

Sodium: 190–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Mixed berries

• Graham crumbs

Directions:

Blend cottage cheese smooth. Top with berries and graham.

Lemon Berry Bowl

Calories: 150–200

Sodium: 180–230 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Lemon zest

• Berries

Directions:

Stir zest into cottage cheese. Add berries.

SAVORY COTTAGE CHEESE BOWLS

Tomato Basil Bowl

Calories: 140–190

Sodium: 180–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Cherry tomatoes

• Fresh basil

• Olive oil drizzle

Directions:

Mix tomatoes and basil into cottage cheese. Drizzle olive oil.

Cucumber Dill Bowl

Calories: 130–180

Sodium: 180–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Diced cucumber

• Dill

• Lemon juice

Directions:

Stir cucumber and dill into cottage cheese. Add lemon juice.

Avocado Everything Bowl

Calories: 180–240

Sodium: 200–260 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Avocado

• Everything seasoning

Directions:

Fold avocado into cottage cheese. Sprinkle seasoning.

Cottage Cheese Caprese Bowl

Calories: 170–230

Sodium: 190–250 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Tomatoes

• Basil

• Balsamic drizzle

Directions:

Top cottage cheese with tomatoes and basil. Drizzle balsamic.

Savory Herb Bowl

Calories: 140–190

Sodium: 180–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Mixed herbs

• Olive oil

• Black pepper

Directions:

Stir herbs into cottage cheese. Add oil and pepper.

Roasted Veggie Bowl

Calories: 180–240

Sodium: 180–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Roasted zucchini or peppers

• Olive oil

Directions:

Top cottage cheese with warm roasted veggies.

Mediterranean Cottage Bowl

Calories: 190–260

Sodium: 220–300 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Cucumber

• Tomato

• Olives

• Feta

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Cottage Cheese Toast Bowl

Calories: 180–240

Sodium: 190–260 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Toast cubes

• Olive oil

• Herbs

Directions:

Top cottage cheese with toast cubes, oil, and herbs.

Salsa Cottage Bowl

Calories: 140–190

Sodium: 200–260 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Salsa

• Green onion

Directions:

Stir salsa into cottage cheese. Top with green onion.

Pesto Veggie Bowl

Calories: 180–240

Sodium: 200–260 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Pesto

• Tomatoes

Directions:

Swirl pesto into cottage cheese. Add tomatoes.

Egg and Cottage Cheese Bowl

Calories: 200–270

Sodium: 220–300 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Hard boiled egg

• Black pepper

Directions:

Chop egg and stir into cottage cheese. Season with pepper.

Cottage Cheese Hummus Style Bowl

Calories: 170–230

Sodium: 180–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Chickpeas

• Lemon juice

• Olive oil

Directions:

Blend cottage cheese smooth. Top with chickpeas, lemon, and oil.

Taco Cottage Bowl

Calories: 190–260

Sodium: 220–300 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Black beans

• Corn

• Taco seasoning

Directions:

Stir beans, corn, and seasoning into cottage cheese.

Cottage Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bowl

Calories: 200–270

Sodium: 300–380 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Smoked salmon

• Cucumber

• Lemon

Directions:

Top cottage cheese with salmon and cucumber. Add lemon.

Spinach Garlic Bowl

Calories: 150–200

Sodium: 180–240 mg

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese

• Sautéed spinach

• Garlic

• Olive oil

Directions:

Stir warm spinach and garlic into cottage cheese.

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