Breakfast Bowls

Cottage Cheese & Wild Blueberry Protein Power Bowl

Whipped cottage cheese with wild blueberries, chia seeds, almonds and honey.

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min
Makes
2 bowls
Cottage Cheese & Wild Blueberry Protein Power Bowl with whipped cottage cheese, wild blueberries, chia seeds, toasted almonds and honey in a sage-green ceramic bowl

Blending cottage cheese for 30 seconds turns it smooth and creamy like ricotta, which changes it from lumpy to luxurious. Wild blueberries are smaller and more intense than regular ones and are easy to find frozen.

Why this recipe works

Whipping removes the curds that put some people off cottage cheese and gives a texture like thick yogurt.

Ingredient notes

Cottage cheese is high in protein; this bowl has roughly 25 grams per serving (an estimate based on typical labels). Raw honey isn't suitable for children under 1 year.

Common mistakes

  • Under-blending, which leaves curds.
  • Adding chia too early; it gels and thickens.

What to serve with it

Granola for extra crunch.

Meal prep

Whip the cottage cheese ahead; it keeps 4 days. Add toppings when eating.

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Cooking tips

Thawed frozen blueberries release juice, which swirls nicely into the cheese. Toast almonds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes.

Swaps and variations

Use Greek yogurt. Use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly sweetener (the cottage cheese isn't vegan).

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate whipped cottage cheese for up to 4 days or by the package date.

Recipe

Cottage Cheese & Wild Blueberry Protein Power Bowl

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min
Makes
2 bowls

Ingredients

2 servings

You’ll need: blender or food processor; spoon

Method

  1. Blend the cottage cheese with the vanilla for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.

  2. Divide between 2 bowls.

  3. Top with the blueberries, chia seeds and toasted almonds.

  4. Drizzle with the honey and serve.

Questions

Does it taste like cottage cheese?

Milder and creamier once whipped.

Can I use regular blueberries?

Yes.

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