Cottage Cheese Bowls (Easy High-Protein Breakfast)

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Cottage Cheese Bowls (Easy High-Protein Breakfast)

Cottage cheese bowls are a simple, high-protein meal that feels both satisfying and easy to pull together. With a creamy cottage cheese base and flexible toppings, they work just as well for busy mornings as they do for quick lunches or meal prep, keeping you full without feeling heavy or complicated.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner/Quick Meals, lunch, meal prep

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: cottage cheese bowls

Method: Oven/Stovetop

Servings: servings

Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey or ground beef
2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
2 cups cottage cheese
1 ripe avocado diced or sliced
2 tbsps pickled jalapeño thinly sliced
3-4 green onions chopped
2 tbsp olive oil divided
2 tsps garlic powder divided
2 tsps onion powder divided
1 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste
Hot honey for drizzling
Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic and 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
Cook the turkey: Brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the bowl: Add roasted sweet potatoes to a bowl, top with seasoned turkey, and spoon cottage cheese over everything.
Finish & drizzle: Add avocado, jalapeños, and green onions and red pepper flakes. Drizzle generously with hot honey right before serving.

Notes

Cottage cheese bowls are great for meal prep when you keep the components separate. Store the roasted sweet potatoes and cooked turkey in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble the bowls just before eating so the cottage cheese stays creamy and fresh.

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