Deliciously Versatile: Cottage Cheese Bowls 3 Ways for Busy Moms
Looking for a quick and easy protein-packed lunch? Cottage cheese bowls have become my go-to for an easy lunch that I can throw together in under 5 minutes. They also store in the fridge well if you want to meal prep some lunches for the week.
They are really versatile, and you can add just about anything you want to the cottage cheese. I like to make sure I’m getting a good, balanced meal, so mine typically include 3 servings of vegetables and at least 1 if not 2 servings of healthy fats.
3 of my favorite ways to make these cottage cheese bowls are Mexican-inspired, Italian-inspired, and Greek-inspired. The Greek one is my new favorite. Don’t you just love a good Greek salad? Yum!
Check out the recipes below and be sure to watch the full video on YouTube for all of the details and options!
Mexican Cottage Cheese Bowl
Equipment
- bowl or airtight container
- cutting board
- knife
- herb scissors optional
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1% fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 oz cubed avocado about 1/2 an avocado
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp diced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Dice veggies
- Measure and add cottage cheese to bowl or airtight container
- Top with veggies and avocado
- Drizzle lime juice over top
- Sprinkle with cilantro
- Enjoy!
Notes
Italian Cottage Cheese Bowl
Equipment
- 1 bowl or airtight container
- 1 kitchen knife
- 1 cutting board
- herb scissors optional
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Dice and chop veggies and basil.
- Measure and add cottage cheese to bowl or container.
- Top cottage cheese with veggies and basil.
- Drizzel olive oil and balsamic glaze over top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Greek Cottage Cheese Bowl
Equipment
- 1 bowl or airtight container
- 1 kitchen knife
- 1 cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup mild banana pepper rings
- 10 kalmata olives
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Dice veggies.
- Measure and add cottage cheese to bowl or container.
- Top cottage cheese with veggies and olives
- Drizzle lemon juice over top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
