Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Print)

Protein-packed cottage cheese bowl with fresh vegetables and savory toppings for a quick, wholesome bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (8 fl oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (4 fl oz)
03 - ½ cup cucumber, diced (4.4 fl oz)
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded
05 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Place the low-fat cottage cheese in a medium serving bowl.
02 - Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced or shredded carrot, and finely chopped red onion on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions evenly over the vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the bowl, then season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - If desired, sprinkle smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning for additional flavor.
06 - Mix all components together just before serving to enjoy a fresh, creamy snack.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ten minutes from hunger to fully satisfied, with zero cooking anxiety.
  • High protein without feeling like you're eating gym-rat food.
  • Every bite has different textures and flavors so you never get bored.
02 -
  • Over-mix too early and your bowl becomes sad mush—the magic is in keeping components distinct until the last second.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think; cold cottage cheese is silky, warm cottage cheese is just depressing.
03 -
  • Make the bowl right before eating so nothing gets soggy or sad; this is peak in its first few minutes.
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning at the end—salt and pepper do more heavy lifting here than you'd expect.
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