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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Recipes

Reinvent delicious meals with cottage cheese, a versatile ingredient perfect for breakfasts, savory dinners, and healthy snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Pancakes
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Use full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 pieces eggs Large eggs preferred
  • ½ cup oats Use gluten-free oats if necessary
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • to taste fresh berries + maple syrup For topping
Savory Avocado-Cottage Cheese Toast
  • 1 slice whole-grain or sourdough toast
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ piece avocado Mashed
  • to taste everything bagel seasoning + red pepper flakes
Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl
  • ½ cup cottage cheese Can use dairy-free alternative
  • 1 piece frozen banana
  • ½ cup frozen mixed berries
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • to taste granola, coconut flakes, fresh fruit For toppings

Method
 

Cottage Cheese Pancakes
  1. Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Stir in oats and baking powder. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Cook spoonfuls in a greased skillet until golden.
  4. Top with berries, a drizzle of syrup, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Savory Avocado-Cottage Cheese Toast
  1. Toast your bread until crisp.
  2. Spread avocado evenly, then top with cottage cheese.
  3. Sprinkle with seasoning and a pinch of chili flakes.
Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl
  1. Blend the cottage cheese, banana, berries, and almond milk until thick.
  2. Pour into a bowl and pile on toppings.

Notes

All recipes are designed to be prepared in 10 minutes or less and each contains adequate protein to fuel your day.