BEST COTTAGE CHEESE BREAKFAST BOWLS 6 WAYS RECIPE

Food trends are one factor that can have a significant impact on ingredient costs. It's all about the laws of supply and demand. If demand is low but supply is relatively stable, costs will fall. And do you know what food isn't quite trendy at the moment? cheese. It may not be a popular food, but it is very versatile and a great source of cheap protein. So I will try to make it popular again. ?? Start with breakfast bowls of ready-to-eat cottage cheese.

SIX WAYS TO EAT CHEESE FOR BREAKFAST

How To Prepare Your Own Breakfast Dishes From Cottage Cheese To Eat

I've made each of the six different flavors for the pictures in this post, but you'll likely get the most out of your time and money if you make four flavors one at a time. This way you won't have to buy several different ingredients for each ingredient, or eat partial leftovers like half a banana, a cucumber, or an apple. Use whole pieces of fruit and make more than one bowl at a time.

If you are concerned about your apples and bananas turning brown, you can slice them fresh daily. Personally, I prefer doing it all at once and not worrying about appearance later. The brown color doesn't mean it's rotten, just that it's been exposed to oxygen.

Breakfast plates made with ready-made cheese will keep for about four days in the refrigerator.

What Food Prep Containers Do You Use?

I'm slowly switching from plastic Ziploc containers to glass. Ziploc containers are inexpensive, convenient (lightweight), dishwasher- and freezer-friendly, and a great option if you're on a tight budget. Glass containers are great because they are so durable, they can be put in the dishwasher and freezer (even in the oven!), they last a lifetime, thus reducing waste. The glass containers pictured are part of a 26-piece set made by Anchor Hocking, and can be found in my Amazon store. I also love Pyrex glass meal prep containers.

Customize The Cost And Nutritional Content Of Breakfast Bowls

I wanted to show you different ways to use cottage cheese in your breakfast bowl so you can see that not only do you blend in many different flavors, but you can also tailor the dishes to fit your own price point and nutritional needs. This is the first post on Budget Bites that includes nutritional content (we'll be adding to the rest of the site starting this week!), so you can see how the different dishes compare. All statistics below were calculated using 2% fat cottage cheese.

Are you ready to check out all these great flavors? Yes, I call cottage cheese awesome.

How To Make Breakfast Dishes With Cottage Cheese

Apple with Cinnamon:

This Apple Cinnamon Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl is the perfect flavor for cheese beginners. It's not scary at all. It's like a yogurt parfait, but with a slightly different texture! And honestly, with all the textures of apples and walnuts, you won't notice the texture of cottage cheese at all.

If you're worried about your apple turning brown, slice it fresh every day or sprinkle some lemon juice on it immediately after you've cut it.

Breakfast Bowl with Cheese, Apple and Cinnamon

Creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese, sweet, juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts make for a delicious and healthy breakfast.

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese ($0.27)

1/2 apple, chopped ($0.25)

1 Tbsp chopped walnuts ($0.08)

1 Tbsp maple syrup ($0.30)

1 pinch cinnamon ($0.02)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a bowl or bowl. Enjoy it right away, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

Peanut Butter and Jelly:

This flavor may be more experimental for some. If you think cottage cheese is a lot like yogurt, it may help you to imagine what this mix tastes like. Cottage cheese is similar to yogurt, and is less acidic, so it tastes more creamy. It goes well with both sweet (jam) and savory (PB) flavors. The oats in this bowl will absorb moisture while they're stored, just like overnight oats, but you can eat them right away while the oats are still dry. Bananas would also be a great addition to this bowl!

Breakfast Bowl With Peanut Butter And Cottage Jelly With Cheese

Hearty oats, creamy cottage cheese, sweet jam, and rich peanut butter make for a filling and delicious breakfast.

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)

1/4 cup rolled oats ($0.04)

1 Tbsp jam (any flavor) ($0.05)

1 Tbsp peanut butter ($0.08)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a bowl or bowl. Enjoy it right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

Salty Dish:

If you're a breakfast junkie like me, you'll love this one. Tons of crunchy fresh veggies, an extra dose of protein with a boiled egg, and a pinch of crushed pepper. It's simple, delicious and downright good any time of the day!

Delicious Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Creamy cottage cheese, crunchy fresh greens, an extra dose of protein from a boiled egg, and a little pepper to spice things up make this breakfast easy and full of protein!

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Cook Time: 10 mins

 Total Time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 large hard boiled egg ($0.23)

1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)

6 grape tomatoes ($0.47)

6 slices cucumber ($0.22)

1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour an inch of water into a small saucepan, put a lid on it, and allow the water to boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully add eggs using tongs or a perforated spoon. Replace the lid and let the eggs cook for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, turn off the heat and use tongs or a perforated spoon to transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. When the eggs have cooled enough to handle, peel them. (If cooking these dishes, peel eggs daily.)

In a bowl add cheese, tomatoes (sliced ​​or whole), cucumber slices, scrambled eggs and some black pepper. Enjoy it right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

Almond Blueberry:

This simple bowl is sure to be a hit with familiar breakfast flavors. Again, the cottage cheese breakfast bowl is similar to a yogurt parfait, but with the cheese replaced with yogurt. A little honey drizzle on top makes the bowl look like this. It almost tastes like blueberry cheesecake!

Blueberry, Almond and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Cottage cheese, blueberries, raw almonds, and a little drizzle of honey make this breakfast dish that tastes like blueberry cheesecake!

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)

1/8 tsp vanilla extract (optional) ($0.03)

1/4 cup frozen blueberries ($0.37)

2 Tbsp sliced almonds ($0.25)

1 tsp honey ($0.04)

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the vanilla extract to the cheese and stir to combine. Top with cottage cheese, blueberries, almonds, and honey. Enjoy it right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

Tropical Pot:

It's a bit like an ambrosia salad, except for lousy stuff like marshmallows and maraschino cherries. Ha ha ha! Cream cheese pairs so well with sweet tropical fruits, as if they were made for each other! I recommend using canned pineapple tales for this bowl, because canning destroys an enzyme called bromelain, which can react with dairy products and make them taste bitter. Just make sure the pineapple is canned in juice, not syrup.

Tropical Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Creamy cottage cheese, sweet banana, and coconut plus refreshing pineapple make for a delicious and easy breakfast.

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)

1/2 cup canned pineapple tidbits, drained ($0.10)

1 Tbsp shredded coconut ($0.02)

1/4 banana, sliced ($0.05)

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate the bowl in an airtight container for up to four days.

Peanut Butter Chocolate:

Yes, you can make cottage cheese with chocolate flavor! I promise it tastes good!! I added cinnamon granola to my chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bowl, but you can make any flavored granola, or just plain oats. Sliced bananas would be great with this too!

Breakfast Dishes Chocolate Peanut Butter and Cheese

Cottage cheese with a slightly sweet chocolate flavor forms the base of this decadent, high-protein no-cook breakfast.

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup cottage cheese ($0.27)

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder ($0.02)

1 tsp brown sugar ($0.02)

1/8 tsp vanilla extract ($0.03)

1 Tbsp peanut butter ($0.08)

1/4 cup granola ($0.18)

INSTRUCTIONS

Add cocoa powder, brown sugar and vanilla to the cottage cheese and stir to combine. The cocoa may not completely dissolve right away, but it will dissolve after a few moments of sitting and moisturizing powder.

Pour the flavored cheese into a bowl and top with the granola and peanut butter drizzle. Enjoy it right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

what about you? Do you like this rather unpopular ingredient? If so, share your favorite way to eat cheese in the comments below!