Ready in minutes, these savory cottage cheese bowls are high-protein, low-carb, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Savory cottage cheese bowl with a soft-boiled egg with a spoon and tea towel.

If you’re bored with your breakfast and want to try something new, these savory cottage cheese bowls are for you. The creamy texture of cottage cheese pairs perfectly with the crunchy texture of the veggies and the combination of ingredients ensures your taste buds experience sweet and salty flavors in every bite.

And the best part about these bowls is that they are super customizable, you can mix and match the ingredients based on whatever you have in the fridge. Everything from avocado to olives to bell pepper and chopped walnuts can be added to the bowls, as a fun new way to enjoy cottage cheese!

Two savory cottage cheese bowls with a side of fresh herbs and everything bagel seasoning.

Why You’ll Love It

Quick and Easy – Ready in minutes with minimal cooking required, these savory cottage cheese bowls are perfect for meals or snacks.
High-Protein – With over 25 grams of protein per bowl, these are a great way to add more protein to your day.
Low-Carb – The combination of cottage cheese, eggs, and veggies, ensures that these bowls are low in carbs while being incredibly filling and full of flavor.
Great for Meal Prep – These bowls keep well in the fridge for several days, so they are perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.

Ingredients for savory cottage cheese breakfast bowls; cottage cheese, egg, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs, olive oil, and everything bagel seasoning.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Cottage Cheese – To ensure the bowls are packed full of protein, you can use low-fat or regular cottage cheese. If you’re a cottage cheese hater, you can use Greek yogurt instead.
Veggies – To add some fiber and micronutrients. I used a combination of cherry tomatoes and cucumber but bell peppers and chopped spinach would also work well.
Egg – To add some more protein and healthy fats. I added a soft-boiled egg, but you can hard-boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, or omit it altogether.
Fresh Herbs – To add some greens and fragrance. I added fresh parsley and dill, but you can add any fresh herbs you like, chives or green onions would also work well.
Olive Oil – To add some more healthy fats and flavor.
Everything Bagel Seasoning – To add some crunch and flavor. You can find it at most major grocery stores or make homemade everything bagel seasoning with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make it Gluten-Free: No adaptations are needed, this recipe is gluten-free.

To Make it Dairy-Free: Unfortunately, you can’t make this recipe dairy-free.

Close up of a cottage cheese breakfast bowl with a soft-boiled egg.

How to Make a Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Boil the egg. Bring a small pot of water to boil, add the egg, and boil for 7 minutes. Once cooked, submerge it in cold water until cool enough to handle, then peel the egg, and slice it in half.
Fill the bowls. Add the cottage cheese to a bowl, top with cherry tomatoes and cucumber, then add the soft-boiled egg.
Season. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh herbs and everything bagel seasoning, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve and enjoy! You can also make the bowls ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.

You can find the detailed instructions in the recipe card below.

Close up of a savory cottage cheese breakfast bowl.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

Cottage cheese is a highly underrated high-protein breakfast food and one of the highest-protein cheeses. A mere 1/2 cup serving (113 grams) of whole milk cottage cheese contains 13 grams of protein and 116 calories, while a low-fat cottage cheese contains 12 grams of protein and 81 calories, making it a great way to boost the protein intake of your breakfast and help ensure you are meeting your optimal recommended daily protein intake (1, 2).

Serving Suggestions

These bowls are high in protein and healthy fats with low levels of fiber and carbohydrates. Fortunately, you can mix and match the ingredients and toppings of the bowls to suit your dietary needs and make them a more balanced meal. For example:

To increase the protein, add another egg and/or a few slices of smoked salmon. You can also add a sprinkling of high-protein nuts, such as pistachios or almonds, or high-protein seeds, such as hemp seeds or chia seeds.
To reduce the fat, use 0% cottage cheese and omit the olive oil.
To add more fiber, serve the bowls with a side of whole-grain bread or fresh fruit.
To reduce the calories, use 0% cottage cheese and omit the olive oil.

Small breakfast cottage cheese bowl, vegetables, and an egg.

Storage

Once assembled, the bowls can be stored covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. If adding an egg, do not cut it in half until you are ready to eat.

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