Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Printable)

Protein-packed cottage cheese paired with fresh veggies and seeds for a quick, energizing snack bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded
05 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Place the low-fat cottage cheese into a medium serving bowl.
02 - Top the cottage cheese with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced or shredded carrot, and finely chopped red onion.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions evenly over the vegetable layer.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil atop the bowl, then season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - Add smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning if desired to enhance the flavor profile.
06 - Serve immediately, mixing all ingredients together just before eating for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes but feels like you've done something genuinely nourishing for yourself.
  • The contrast of creamy, crunchy, and fresh textures keeps every bite interesting instead of monotonous.
  • High protein without the chalky aftertaste of most quick protein options.
02 -
  • Cottage cheese quality matters more than you'd think—a grainy or overly sour brand will change everything, so try a couple until you find one you actually enjoy eating plain.
  • If you prep this more than an hour ahead, the vegetables will start releasing water and making the bowl soggy, so assemble just before eating.
03 -
  • A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning is secretly the difference between a bowl that tastes like a snack and one that tastes intentional and composed.
  • If cottage cheese is too rich for you, mix it with plain Greek yogurt in equal parts—you'll get the same protein with a lighter feel.
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