Cottage Cheese with Fruit

This cottage cheese with fruit recipe is a quick, light, and high-protein breakfast that’s both refreshing and filling. Made with creamy cottage cheese whipped or as is and topped with your favorite fresh fruit, it’s an easy way to start the day feeling energized.

My sons and I sometimes crave a fruity light breakfast, especially if we plan on having a heavier lunch or if we're planning on going out for brunch. They especially like it when I make it with whipped cottage cheese.

This cottage cheese and fruit bowl is a perfect snack for when you're hungry and want something filling but light to tide you over to the next meal.

Why I love this recipe

• High-protein breakfast.

• Light.

• Super quick and easy to make.

You can make this cottage cheese and fruit breakfast the night before, and it'll stay fresh, and you'll be glad you have your breakfast in a jar.

You can keep this high-protein breakfast bowl low-carb and high-fiber with unlimited choices of toppings. Read on to find a list of topping suggestions.

Want more high-protein breakfast ideas? Try this sweet cottage cheese breakfast toast, this matcha yogurt bowl, or this high-protein ma

Key ingredients

Cottage cheese: I like to use full-fat cottage cheese for the best taste and texture, but you can use low-fat or fat-free depending on your calorie goals.

Fruits and berries: You can use any fruits or berries you have on hand, or, depending on the season. For this recipe, I used: Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, a banana, and kiwi.

Optional: You can add granola, a mix of nuts and seeds to keep it varied and interesting.

How to make cottage cheese with fruit

Step 1: Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl. If you prefer it smooth and creamy, blend or whip it in a blender or food processor, pausing a few times to scrape down the sides.

Step 2: Add your favorite toppings and enjoy right away.

• You can choose to keep the cottage cheese and fruit breakfast bowl as it is or mix everything.

Hanaa's recipe tips

Store blended or pre-portioned cottage cheese in an airtight container.

Add fruit and toppings right before eating to prevent sogginess.

Topping ideas

Mix and match any of these for endless cottage cheese and fruit bowls:

• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• Sliced banana, apple, or pear
• Chopped mango, pineapple, or kiwi
• Peaches or nectarines in summer
• Pomegranate seeds for a juicy crunch
• Granola or toasted oats
• Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios)
• Seeds (chia, flax, hemp, or sunflower seeds)
• Dark chocolate chips or shredded coconut
• A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
• A sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder
• A spoon of nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)

Storage instructions

• Store blended or pre-portioned cottage cheese in an airtight container.
• Add fruit and toppings right before eating to prevent sogginess.
• I personally wouldn't recommend freezing this breakfast as the texture of the cottage cheese and fruit can change once thawed.

Cottage cheese with fruit (Recipe card)