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February 4, 2026

If you’re looking for some easy, high protein breakfast options that will keep you full and satisfied all morning long, we’ve got you! These high-protein cottage cheese breakfast bowls are loaded with fresh fruits and veggies, lots of protein, and oodles of flavor. We have both sweet and savory options too, so no matter what mood you’re in, breakfast is covered!

High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)
High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (5 Ways)

Ingredients

Milk and 7 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Berries and Almond Butter Steps

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Add the cottage cheese to the bottom of the bowl and spread it out.
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Top the cottage cheese with the sliced strawberries and blueberries. Add the almond butter next to the fruit, then drizzle everything with honey. Sprinkle on some sliced almonds.

Peaches and Cream Steps

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Add the cottage cheese to the bottom of the bowl.
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Place the peaches and walnuts on top of cottage cheese, then drizzle with honey. Garnish with fresh mint.

Lox and Cucumber Steps

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Add the cottage cheese to the bottom of the bowl and spread it out.
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Top the cottage cheese with salmon, cucumbers, and red onions. Add a dash of everything bagel seasoning to taste.

Bacon and Eggs Steps

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Place egg in boiling water and cook for 7 minutes. Remove from the pot and place immediately into a bowl with ice water. Let them sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes before slicing eggs in half.
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Cook the bacon according to package directions. We usually cook ours for about 6-8 minutes (depending on thickness), flipping over every 2 minutes or so. Once cooked, place on a paper toweled lined plate to cool and crisp up.
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Add the cottage cheese to the bottom of the bowl and spread it out.
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Place two jammy egg halves on top of the cottage cheese, and lay 2 slices of bacon near it. Arrange avocado slices next to the eggs and bacon. Drizzle chili oil on top of everything and season the eggs and avocado with salt and pepper.

Tomato and Basil Steps

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Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl.
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Top cottage cheese with tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Cottage Cheese Quality Matters 🧀
    Always choose full-fat, small-curd cottage cheese for the most creamy texture and richest protein content, which will elevate the overall breakfast bowl experience.
  • Flavor Layering Technique 🌈
    Build your cottage cheese bowl in strategic layers - start with cottage cheese base, then add protein or fruits, and finish with garnishes and drizzles for maximum visual and taste appeal.
  • Seasoning Pro Tip 🌶️
    For savory bowls, toast Everything But the Bagel seasoning lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds to intensify its aromatic flavors before sprinkling over your bowl.
  • Texture Balance Hack 🥄
    Always include at least two contrasting textures in your breakfast bowl - like creamy cottage cheese with crunchy nuts or crispy bacon - to keep each bite interesting.
  • Temperature Harmony 🌡️
    Allow ingredients like eggs or smoked salmon to come to room temperature before assembling to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent temperature shock in your bowl.

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Cooking with Conks

We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes

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