Ingredient costs can be greatly influenced by food trends. This is governed by the principles of supply and demand. When demand is low but supply remains steady, the cost tends to decrease. Interestingly, cottage cheese is not currently in vogue. Despite its lack of popularity, it boasts incredible versatility and serves as a budget-friendly protein source. Therefore, I am determined to revive its popularity, beginning with these convenient and delectable Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls, perfect for meal prepping. 😂
Six Ways to Eat Cottage Cheese for Breakfast
How to Meal Prep Your Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
For the photos in this post, I prepared one bowl of each of the six different flavors. However, it would be more efficient for you in terms of both time and money to make four bowls of the same flavor at once. This way, you won’t have to purchase various ingredients for each bowl or end up with leftover portions of ingredients, such as half a banana, cucumber, or apple. Utilize the entire fruit and create multiple bowls simultaneously.
If the browning of the apple and banana worries you, you have the option to chop them fresh every day. However, I prefer to do it all at once and not be concerned about their appearance later. It’s important to note that brown doesn’t necessarily indicate spoilage, but rather that the fruit has been exposed to oxygen.
Cottage cheese breakfast bowls that have been prepared can be stored in the refrigerator for approximately four days.
What Meal Prep Containers Do You Use?
I am gradually shifting from using plastic Ziploc containers to glass ones. The Ziploc containers are affordable, lightweight, convenient, and can be safely used in dishwashers and freezers. They are a wonderful choice for those who have a limited budget. On the other hand, glass containers offer exceptional durability and can also be used in dishwashers, freezers, and even ovens. They have a long lifespan and contribute to waste reduction. The glass containers featured in the pictures belong to a 26-piece set created by Anchor Hocking, which can be purchased from my Amazon Shop. Additionally, I highly recommend Pyrex glass meal prep containers.
Customize the Cost and Nutritional Content of Your Breakfast Bowls
I wanted to demonstrate the versatility of cottage cheese in a breakfast bowl. It not only complements various flavors but also allows you to customize the bowls according to your budget and nutritional requirements. This marks the debut of nutritional information on Budget Bytes (we will be updating the entire site soon!), so you can compare the nutritional content of different bowls. The statistics provided below are based on 2% fat cottage cheese.
Are you prepared to witness the extraordinary variety of flavors? Indeed, I dare to label cottage cheese as awesome.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Apple Cinnamon:
For those who are new to cottage cheese, the Apple Cinnamon flavor in this breakfast bowl is highly recommended. It is far from intimidating and resembles a yogurt parfait, only with a minor variation in texture. With the delightful crunch of apples and walnuts, the texture of cottage cheese becomes unnoticeable.
If you’re worried about your apples turning brown, you can either freshly chop them daily or add a dash of lemon juice right after chopping.
Peanut Butter and Jelly:
For some, this flavor might be considered a bit more adventurous. If you compare cottage cheese to yogurt, you can get an idea of the taste of this combination. Cottage cheese is similar to yogurt in texture, but without the tanginess, making it even creamier. It pairs well with both sweet elements like jam and savory ones like peanut butter. The oats in this bowl will absorb the liquid over time, similar to overnight oats, but you can also enjoy it immediately with the oats remaining dry. Adding a banana would also be a fantastic choice for this bowl!
The Savory Bowl:
If you enjoy savory breakfasts, just like me, then this one is absolutely perfect for you. Packed with an abundance of crisp and fresh vegetables, an additional boost of protein from the hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper to enhance the flavor. It is an uncomplicated, delightful dish that can be relished at any hour of the day!
Blueberry Almond:
You’ll love this easy bowl that brings together the comforting breakfast flavors you know and love. Similar to a yogurt parfait, this cottage cheese breakfast bowl replaces the yogurt with creamy cottage cheese. The addition of a touch of honey on top elevates the bowl to perfection. It even has hints of blueberry cheesecake in every bite!
The Tropical Bowl:
This dish is reminiscent of ambrosia salad, but without the undesirable additions like marshmallows and maraschino cherries. The delightful combination of creamy cottage cheese and sweet tropical fruit is simply perfect together! I recommend using canned pineapple tidbits for this recipe as the canning process eliminates the enzyme bromelain, which may cause a bitter taste when combined with dairy. However, it is important to choose pineapple canned in juice rather than syrup.
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Certainly! Chocolate flavored cottage cheese is absolutely possible! Trust me, it tastes amazing!! In my bowl of chocolate peanut butter cottage cheese, I sprinkled some cinnamon granola. However, you can use any type of granola flavor, or even plain rolled oats. Adding sliced banana would also be a fantastic choice!
And what about you? Are you a fan of this lesser-known ingredient? If yes, feel free to share your preferred method of consuming cottage cheese in the comment section!
Looking for additional breakfast meal prep options? Be sure to explore our dedicated Breakfast Meal Prep Category!
