Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Power Bowl
High-protein cottage cheese power bowl with Greek yogurt, nuts & seeds. 32g protein per serving for muscle building & satiety.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 0.75 cup fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp natural almond butter
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a medium mixing bowl, stirring until well blended and creamy.
- 2
Fold in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt, mixing gently until the flavors distribute evenly.
- 3
Divide the cottage cheese mixture equally among four serving bowls or glass containers.
- 4
Scatter the chopped almonds and walnuts across the top of each bowl, distributing them evenly.
- 5
Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds and ground flaxseed over the nuts, creating a diverse texture layer.
- 6
Arrange the fresh blueberries and raspberries on top, nestling them slightly into the cottage cheese base.
- 7
Drizzle each bowl with approximately 0.75 teaspoon of raw honey for natural sweetness.
- 8
Top with the unsweetened coconut flakes for added fiber and subtle tropical flavor.
- 9
Dollop approximately 0.75 teaspoon of almond butter onto each bowl and swirl gently with a spoon.
- 10
Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days for meal prep.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| plain nonfat Greek yogurt | plain full-fat Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr | Increases protein density and adds creaminess without sacrificing macro balance |
| raw almonds and walnuts | raw macadamia nuts or pecans with hemp seeds | Maintains healthy fats and adds complete amino acid profile from hemp seeds |
| fresh blueberries and raspberries | frozen mixed berries or fresh blackberries with pomegranate arils | Frozen berries are equally nutritious year-round and pomegranate adds polyphenols |
| natural almond butter | natural peanut butter or tahini | Peanut butter adds 1-2g extra protein per serving; tahini adds minerals and different flavor |
| raw honey | pure maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener | Maple syrup adds trace minerals; monk fruit keeps sugar low while maintaining sweetness |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 268 |
| Total Fat | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 15mg |
| Sodium | 320mg |
| Carbohydrates | 21g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Sugar | 11g |
| Protein | 32g |
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