If you are cottage cheese obsession person this is your recipe. Yes, quick and healthy cottage cheese breakfast recipe for all of you looking for high protein bowls from breakfast, lunch to dinner.
Hello my dear readers.
If you are counting grams of protein and you you want an easy recipe you are welcome. Why?
Because this recipe has everything to boost your protein intake.
So, the first step like always is ….
Description of high protein breakfast
– Easy meal
– Good source of protein
– Low calorie recipe
The ingredients for this favorite breakfast are very simple: creamy cottage cheese, eggs, garlic and black pepper.
BTW, this can be an easy lunch, dinner or just an idea for Sunday brunch.
So, let’s make this amazing meal which is excellent source of protein.
The shopping list for this recipe is very short. Check below
Shopping List for Healthy cottage cheese breakfast
- cottage cheese (2%, 1% or non-fat)
- egg
- garlic
- black pepper
- paprika
- olive oil
- cheese (feta, smoked cheese, mozzarella…)
Equipment Needed
-measuring cup
-sauce pan
-bowl
BTW, you don’t need food processor for this recipe.
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Healthy cottage cheese breakfast-High protein bowls
Ingredients
1 TBSP olive oil
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
garlic to your taste
black pepper, oregano and red paprika
Optional: add feta cheese, mozzarella cheese or any cheese you like. Also, you can add chopped onions. (not my choice)
Instruction for making high-protein breakfast
The first step is to gather all ingredients.
Then add 1 TBSP of olive oil into the sauce pan and transfer to heat. (medium heat)
Immediately add cottage cheese, egg and start steering using the wooden spoon. (metal spoon is good too)
As the mixture starts to heat keep stirring until the cottage cheese is melted and incorporated with eggs.
It will take 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to your favorite bowl..
Then add 1 clove or minced garlic, ground black pepper, oregano and red paprika.
You can serve with cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, Greek yogurt or green onion. (it is your personal preference)
This recipe is enough for 2 cottage cheese breakfast bowls.
Important: Enjoy and share your favorite high-protein breakfast.
Option:If you really like cheese you can add to your hot cottage cheese bowls more cheese.
I like to add feta cheese and Gouda smoked cheese. Super yummy.
Quick Note
For this recipe we are using very simple ingredients. To be exact we are using only 2 simple ingredients and the rest is up to you. You can add what you like in order to enjoy creamy texture of your cottage cheese bowls.
Cottage Cheese – use your favorite cottage cheese brand. I used 2% cheese from Super Store. If you can afford buy the organic cottage cheese. Yes, I know it is way more expensive but if you can, please use it.
Eggs –I used large size organic eggs. My favorite and the best place to buy fresh eggs is the local farmers market. So, please do not forget to visit your local farmers market and support local farmers/vendors.
Other ingredients/spices to add– you can add to the cottage cheese mixture any of the following ingredients: Gouda smoked cheese, Feta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, an Italian seasoning, green onions, garlic powder, turmeric, hemp seeds, good pinch of salt and so on. Make it to your taste. Even drizzle of honey or maple syrup can be added if you like your busy mornings to start with sweet cottage cheese breakfast bowls.
Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream– if you want ever more protein, eat this breakfast with fresh, organic Greek yogurt. (sour cream is good choice too)
Cottage Cheese and Weight Loss
It is a curd cheese high in many nutrients and minerals like calcium, selenium. Also includes B vitamins.
Yes, you should enjoy cottage cheese at least once in a week or more.
IMPORTANT: If you are looking to lose weight then cottage cheese is your next lover. Enjoy as much as you can while losing the weight and building muscle.
Another important fact about CC (cottage Cheese) is – LOW in calories while being a high-protein food. (WIN WIN situation)
BTW, if you don’t like to bake or cook you can eat cottage cheese by itself. The taste is great and you can just add a little bit of ground black pepper, oregano and you have it.
Easy breakfast meal which you can serve with your favorite toppings.
Now, if you don’t like to listen and if you don’t like to read please check the line below.
Super Important or the best ways not to buy protein powder:
1 cup of cottage cheese = 25 grams of PROTEIN and 185 CALORIES!
Yes, so eating 1 cup of cottage cheese is great way if you are counting grams of protein. Also, the weight loss is your choice.
FINAL NOTE About Healthy cottage cheese breakfast
What else can I say about cottage cheese breakfast bowls? Do you want to know my star rating for this recipe?
Great option when you want to eat quick, healthy meal which is also high-protein meal full of minerals and vitamins.
So, yes this recipe is great addition to your traditional scrambled eggs breakfast.
And from my home to yours, please enjoy and share.
Final Grade: A+++ for healthy high-protein cottage cheese bowls.
Difficulty Level: Easy. You can DO IT! And please include this recipe in all your meal plans.
OTHER LINKS
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From cottage cheese fruit bowls to cottage cheese toast or cottage cheese pancakes.
Different recipes, different flavors and different ways of making it.
So, it is your choice. You don’t need to be registered dietitian to enjoy the recipes below…
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Healthy cottage cheese breakfast-High protein bowls
High-protein easy breakfast recipe made in 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- garlic to your taste
- black pepper, oregano and red paprika
- Optional: add feta cheese, mozzarella cheese or any cheese you like. Also, you can add chopped onions. (not my choice)
Instructions
The first step is to gather all ingredients.
Then add 1 TBSP of olive oil into the sauce pan and transfer to heat. (medium heat)
Immediately add cottage cheese, egg and start steering using the wooden spoon. (metal spoon is good too)
As the mixture starts to heat keep stirring until the cottage cheese is melted and incorporated with eggs.
It will take 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to your favorite bowl..
Then add 1 clove or minced garlic, ground black pepper, oregano and red paprika.
You can serve with cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, Greek yogurt or green onion. (it is your personal preference)
This recipe is enough for 2 cottage cheese breakfast bowls.
Important: Enjoy and share your favorite high-protein breakfast.
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