This strawberry cottage cheese bowlĀ pairs maple roasted strawberries, oats and coconut with cottage cheese for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast. Roasting the berriesĀ enhances their sweetness and creates a delicious,Ā fruity sauce to mix into theĀ cottage cheese.Ā
It’s funny because I go through phases with cottage cheese. Some weeks I buy it and itĀ disappears in a couple days, but other times it just sits in the fridge. It’s one of those foods I have to be in the mood for.
Here recently though I’ve been l-o-v-i-n-g it, especially paired with local, seasonal berries and a little maple syrup.
I’ve been making cottage cheese bowls with fruit for many moons, but it wasn’t until recently that I switched things up by roasting the fruit beforehand. This trick is a total game-changer and was inspired by a breakfast recipe I tried from SELFstarter that pairs roasted strawberries and oats with Greek yogurt.
Until trying SELF’s recipe I’d never roasted berriesĀ for a breakfast recipe before. Well, besides the few times I’ve pairedĀ leftover blueberry crumble or crumble barsĀ with Greek yogurt for breakfast or that time I made leftover berry crumble overnight oats. I don’t think those count, but I highly recommend trying eitherĀ when you have leftover crumble around the house.
Roasting the strawberries not only enhances their flavor and sweetness, but it helps the berries release a little juice which makes for the perfect sauce to mix into a bowl of cottage cheese.
Alone the roasted berries and cottage cheese have kind of a mushy texture so for this recipe the strawberries are roasted with oats and coconut flakes. The oats and coconut add a nice crunch to the mixture, as well as, some whole grains and healthy fats. The combo is filling, delicious and perfect for days you need a hearty, protein-packed breakfast.
Quick little note: the berries do take 30 minutes to roast, which is fine for a relaxed weekend breakfast, however if you’re making this for the weekday it might be best for make your roasted mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to make the bowl. The roasted berry mixture should last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
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This strawberry cottage cheese bowl pairs roasted strawberries with cottage cheese for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup + extra for topping
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350Ā°. Toss strawberries, oats, coconut, maple and cinnamon in a small bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread berry mixture over it. Bake berry mixture for a total of 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let berries cool for 5 minutes.
- Place cottage cheese in a bowl. Add roasted berry mixture on top and enjoy! If the cottage cheese doesn’t taste sweet enough you can add an extra drizzle of maple.
Notes
Recipe inspired and adapted from SELF’s Roasted Oat and Strawberry Yogurt Parfait.
Nutrition
- Calories: 435kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 826mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
DessertForTwo says
April 11, 2013 at 8:35 amYum! My husband would love this. Thanks for a great lunch snack idea š
Becky @ Olives n Wine says
April 11, 2013 at 9:26 amWow, this looks incredible and perfect for spring! I have eaten peaches with cottage cheese before but never strawberries – I love the combination of ingredients for a sweet and healthy snack š
Rebecca King says
April 11, 2013 at 9:37 amI’m not sure I’m all in with this one.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
April 11, 2013 at 10:01 amHaha Kate and I were just talking about cottage cheese! She loves it and I hate it! I try it again every few months and I just can’t get into it! However, I LOVE greek yogurt, so I’m thinking I’ll try this with greek yogurt instead of C-cheese! š
Heather @ Fit Mama Real Food says
April 11, 2013 at 10:15 amSounds yummy! I only like cottage cheese mixed with things. Strawberries are awesome, or in with savory foods.
Lauren says
April 11, 2013 at 10:46 amI make this (sort of) all the time but without the milk. I imagine the milk makes it creamier and I love the idea! Cottage cheese rocks my world! š
Katie @ Live Half Full says
April 11, 2013 at 11:33 amWhat a good idea. I’m going to have to try this!
I personally love cottage cheese with pineapple. YUM!
Deb @ Dietitian Debbie Dishes says
April 11, 2013 at 1:25 pmMmm… this looks so good! I have gotten in the habit of always reaching for yogurt when shopping, I forget about cottage cheese! As a vegetarian, I am always looking for good sources of tasty protein in my life. š
Melissa says
April 11, 2013 at 1:42 pmI’ve blended cottage cheese to make protein pancakes, but I haven’t been brave enough to try it plain yet. This looks like a good way to start!
Natalie says
April 11, 2013 at 8:49 pmThis was sooooooo good! I made mine with blackberries the first time and after eating it realized I forgot the cinnamon….I was a bit disappointed that I forgot the cinnamon so I made a second helping! :). This time, I remembered the cinnamon and added one more package of no calorie sweetener (2 packages total) and it tasted like dessert! Kinda like tapioca pudding!! I really glad I tried this recipe and am looking forward to having more tomorrow! Thank you! š
Crystal says
April 11, 2013 at 9:37 pmI am either really on or really off with cottage cheese. I like to mix in cocoa powder, peanut butter, and stevia. Will definitely try your mix!
Marianne says
April 12, 2013 at 2:46 amI’m the same as you when it comes to cottage cheese – I go through phases where I love it, then other times it goes bad before I even have the desire to eat it. Have you tried mixing your cottage cheese with yogurt? I like that too as a way to mix things up.
Sarah (The Simple Dietitian) says
April 12, 2013 at 1:30 pmI go through on/off spurts with cottage cheese too…this seems like a good way to bring it back into my life though. Can’t wait to try it. š
Sara @ sarasmiles says
April 13, 2013 at 7:41 amI do looove cottage cheese, especially in the morning on a warm day. Unfortunately, I’ve had to give it up along with greek yogurt (ugh) because I’ve realized eating that kind of dairy is bad for my skin. Looks so tasty though!
Aryn says
April 13, 2013 at 9:37 amThis is delicious!! Made it this morning with raspberries and strawberries, it is definitely a new favourite š
Beth @ Mangoes and Miles says
April 13, 2013 at 6:37 pmCan you actually taste the cottage cheese? I’m trying to incorporate a little bit more of in my diet (non-meat sources of protein yay!) but unless it’s masked it’s hard for me to eat any more than like…a bite.
Leslie J. says
April 15, 2013 at 7:10 amLooks really tasty & simple to cook! I’m going to try it right now! This is exactly what I’m looking for my spring diet plan!!!
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Ani Danelz says
April 16, 2013 at 10:47 pmI absolutely love cottage cheese! It is my go-to snack in the afternoons. Just add a small handful or raw almonds, a chopped apple, and a few dashes of cinnamon and voila. Yummy, healthy, and filling!
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Mikky says
April 19, 2013 at 4:12 amSound delicious and Healthy. This was really a nice idea and easy to make. I should try this. š
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Edwina says
July 25, 2017 at 12:09 amI like the idea of cottage cheese bowls. This one looks good with the strawberries. I’m a bit like you with cottage cheese. Sometimes I’m in love with it and other times I forget I even have it in the refrigerator because it sits there so long. This is a good breakfast idea. I’m going to try it.