It’s crazy how something that never seemed even vaguely appealing is now a staple in our kitchen! Helloooooo, cottage cheese!

Lately, you might have noticed a surge in cottage cheese and yogurt recipes on social media, from cottage cheese pancakes to homemade cottage cheese ice cream and all sorts of frozen yogurt creations. However, I think this easy cottage cheese and yogurt treat deserves a special attention for a good reason.

I recently learned about whipped cottage cheese and have become hooked on the creamy thick texture plus its a great source of protein. Today I made this whipped cottage cheese and yogurt bowl because it’s a combination of some of my favorite flavors for anything sweet.

If you love creamy peanut butter desserts or snacks, you will love this whipped breakfast bowl. It tastes like a healthy version of peanut butter cheesecake but it’s sugar free and high protein! Cottage cheese is unique and versatile because of its mild flavor, high protein content and its ability to be blended into a super creamy texture. There are so many delicious ways to use it.

Why you will love this cottage cheese bowl:

Cottage cheese can satisfy your chocolate cravings – yes you heard me right! At this point you have to ask: is there anything cottage cheese can’t do!?

This cottage cheese and yogurt bowl is smooth, sweet and creamy and far from the regular texture and flavor of cottage cheese. If you have never had whipped cottage cheese before, it’s a completely different situation than regular cottage cheese. It’s mild “cheesy” flavor gives this mousse an almost cheesecake-like flavor. Yum!

You only need a few simple ingredients and a high speed blender or food processor to transform plain cottage cheese into a delicious sweet treat. This yummy treat has 31 grams of protein per serving and has the rich and creamy texture of a decadent dessert. If you are looking for a high protein treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, give this one a try!

This breakfast bowl is super easy to make. You can whip it up in less than 5 minutes. It’s best if it chills in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before eating. Whip it up, make the bed, get dressed, and come back to breakfast. (Although, sometimes, I just can’t wait). What sets this delicious recipe apart is that, despite the cottage cheese in the mix, there’s smooth texture and no cottage cheese taste. It’s not just a delicious dessert but also a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

If you are looking for a unique high-protein snack or breakfast idea, give this sweet treat a try. It’s a delicious and easy way to enjoy the goodness of cottage cheese in a whole new light. So, whip it up and indulge in a creamy texture of this protein-packed, refined sugar free delight that’s simply irresistible!

Each bite is full of creamy, sweet, and chocolatey goodness, and it’s SUPER easy to prepare. Consider your ice cream cravings fulfilled.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Creamy and decadent mousse like treat for breakfast? YESSS! Packed with protein this breakfast bowl feels like you are having dessert for breakfast - especially when topped with melted chocolate and chopped peanuts.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating breakfast, cottage cheese breakfast bowl, healthy breakfast smoothie bowl, high protein cottage cheese breakfast bowl, protein breakfast smoothie bowl

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1/3 cup peanuts, roasted, salted, roughly chopped

Instructions

• Add the cottage cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, honey and protein powder to a food processor or high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

  If the mixture seems too thick add a little milk, a tablespoon at a time and blend again until the desired consistence is reached. 

  Spoon into 2 bowls and place in fridge while you make the chocolate topping.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted spoon over the 2 bowls and sprinkle on the chopped peanuts.

  Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, though I doubt there will be any.

   

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