High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl
Per serving (about 1 1/4 cups with toppings (1/2 of the batch))
How I calculate this → Protein calculator →
8g of protein per 100 calories.
I blend the cottage cheese instead of eating it straight from the tub. It turns into something closer to a thick yogurt or mousse, no curds, no texture to work around, which makes it a lot easier to actually want to eat this often. This is one of the easiest recipes to change depending on what I'm craving. I can take the same blended cottage cheese base sweet with fruit or savory with seasonings and toppings, so it doesn't feel like eating the same thing every day.
Why you'll love this
- 21g of protein per serving, ready in 5 minutes with no cooking
- Blending the cottage cheese smooth removes the curds and texture entirely
- The plain base keeps in the fridge, so toppings can change day to day
Recipe
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and honey to a blender.
- Blend on medium-high for about 30 seconds, until completely smooth and no curds remain.
- Divide the whipped cottage cheese between two bowls.
- Top each bowl with mixed berries and chopped nuts, and finish with an extra drizzle of honey.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Notes
- I blend just until smooth and stop there. Over-blending can make it slightly runny instead of holding a thick, mousse-like texture.
- I keep a batch of the plain whipped base in the fridge and change the toppings day to day: granola and peanut butter one morning, berries and nuts the next.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 280 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21g |
| Carbs | 24g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Where these numbers come from
I calculate every figure above from USDA FoodData Central, ingredient by ingredient, then divide by the servings the recipe makes. Each FDC number links to the exact USDA entry I used. How I calculate nutrition
- Cottage cheese: FDC #172179 (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd), 1.5 cups small curd = 337.5g (FDC: 1 cup small curd = 225g).
- Vanilla extract: FDC #173471, 1/2 tsp = 2.1g.
- Honey: FDC #169640, 1 tbsp = 21g. Extra honey for drizzling not counted.
- Mixed berries: 1 cup = 141g, averaged across FDC #171711 (Blueberries, raw, 1 cup = 148g), #167762 (Strawberries, raw, 1 cup halves = 152g), and #167755 (Raspberries, raw, 1 cup = 123g).
- Walnuts: FDC #170187 (Nuts, walnuts, english), 2 tbsp chopped = 14.6g (FDC: 1 cup chopped = 117g). Almonds are similar.
- Batch totals: 41g protein, 562 kcal, 24.6g fat, 47g carb, 6.1g fiber, about 516g; divided by 2. Serving size relabeled 2026-09-28: each serving is 3/4 cup of cottage cheese plus about 1/2 cup of toppings.
Storage
The whipped cottage cheese base keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add toppings fresh each time rather than storing them mixed in.
FAQ
Can I make this savory instead of sweet?
Yes. Skip the vanilla and honey, and top with everything bagel seasoning, sliced cucumber, or cherry tomatoes and olive oil instead.
Do I have to blend the cottage cheese?
No, but blending is what turns cottage cheese from a texture people tolerate into one they actually look forward to. Straight from the tub works too if the curds don’t bother you.
What other toppings work well?
Sliced banana, a spoonful of peanut butter, granola, or a swirl of jam all work. Chocolate chips and a little cocoa powder turn it into something closer to a dessert.
Looking for more high-protein snacks: the high-protein buffalo chicken dip is a savory option for the same craving.
Is Cottage Cheese High in Protein? has the protein numbers for the cottage cheese this bowl is built on.
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