Strawberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
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Published Apr 30, 2025
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This strawberry cottage cheese breakfast bowl pairs maple roasted strawberries, oats and coconut with cottage cheese for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast.
I’ve been making this strawberry cottage cheese breakfast bowl for many moons (I first posted this recipe back in 2013!) and it never gets old.
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.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
There’s a lot to love about this easy, nourishing recipe—here’s why it might become your new favorite:
- Simple ingredients – You only need 6 ingredients to make this recipe!
- Protein-packed – This bowl is packed with 32 grams of protein, making this bowl satisfying and great for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
- Easy to make – This recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest of the work! It’s the perfect recipe for busy mornings.
- Customizable – Add a spoonful of nut butter, a sprinkle of chia seeds, or swap in another fruit for endless variations.
Ingredients Needed
- cottage cheese – the star of the recipe! I like using Good Culture or Kalona Supernatural full-fat cottage cheese for the best flavor and texture, but low-fat will also work.
- strawberries – another star ingredient in this recipe! You’ll need 8 fresh strawberries that are quartered. I love the sweet flavor the strawberries bring to the cottage cheese.
- old fashioned rolled oats – oats are naturally gluten-free, but often contaminated with gluten, so if you have a gluten intolerance make sure you get oats that are labeled gluten-free.
- unsweetened coconut flakes – for some added crunch. Make sure you’re using larger coconut flakes, as desiccated coconut can easily burn in the oven.
- maple syrup – the perfect all natural sweetener. Make sure you’re using pure maple syrup.
- cinnamon – for a little spice to blend with the sweetness.
Easy Recipe Substitutions
This cottage cheese bowl is super flexible, so feel free to switch things up based on what you have or what you’re craving:
- Fruit variation: No strawberries? Try blueberries, raspberries, or chopped apples. Roasted peaches or plums would also be delicious when they’re in season.
- Sweetener swap: Maple syrup adds a nice depth, but honey or agave will work too. Just adjust the amount to taste.
- Coconut-free option: You can skip the coconut or swap in chopped nuts or seeds like walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds for crunch.
How to Make This Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Step 1: Toss strawberries, oats, coconut, maple and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 2: Spread berry mixture onto baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let berries cool for 5 minutes, then add to a bowl with cottage cheese. Enjoy!
Brittany’s Recipe Tips!
I’m sharing a few simple tips to help your cottage cheese bowl turn out extra delicious every time:
- Use ripe strawberries: The sweeter the berries, the better the flavor after roasting. If yours aren’t super sweet, feel free to add a tiny bit more maple.
- Stir halfway through roasting: This helps the oats and coconut toast evenly and prevents burning. Keep an eye on the coconut near the end—it can brown quickly!
How to Store
This cottage cheese bowl is best enjoyed fresh, but you can absolutely prep parts of it ahead of time. Here’s what I would do:
- Cottage cheese: Keep it stored separately in the original container and scoop out portions as needed for easy assembly throughout the week.
- Roasted strawberry topping: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving, or enjoy it cold—both ways are delicious.
- Fully assembled bowl: If you’ve already combined everything, you can store it in the fridge for 1–2 days. Just note that the oats and coconut will soften a bit over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The roasted topping stores really well in the fridge. Just warm it up slightly before serving if you want that warm-cool contrast.
Yes! This recipe is 100% gluten free.
Definitely. You can prep the roasted topping in advance and keep cottage cheese ready to go. It makes a quick breakfast or snack with minimal effort.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- Breakfast Salad
- Yogurt Bowls (4 Ways)
- Savory Breakfast Bowl
- Protein Pancakes
- High-Protein Banana Pudding
- Easy Strawberry Juice
Be sure to check out more cottage cheese recipes as well as the full collection of breakfast recipes on EBF!
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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 strawberries, quartered
- ¼ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, plus more for topping
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss strawberries, oats, coconut, maple and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread berry mixture onto baking sheet.
- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a delight! I made the oatmeal the night before and it was simple to put it all together in the morning. Just the right amount of sweetness and a great way to start the day!
Yay! I’m so glad you loved this one, Heather — making the oats the night before is such a time-saver, right? Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
Wow, this was so easy and so, so good!! I have a strawberry patch growing in our back yard and this was the perfect way to use some of the ripened harvest 🙂 Thanks for the recent email prompt to make this. Yum!
Yay! So glad you loved this breakfast bowl, Rennie. And how special that you used strawberries from your own garden! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it.
This was super delicious, thanks for sharing! In the last 10 minutes of baking I added 1/4 cup of walnuts.
Yay! So glad you loved this recipe, Kelly. I love the addition of walnuts! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
Made this for the first time and oh my goodness it is delicious. Not sure my bowls will last as many days I had planned for.
Yay! So glad this bowl was a hit. It’s one of my faves 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
We love the versatility of this recipe. So many ways to enjoy!! We like taking the recipe and dividing it up into a snack in the evening. One of our favorite renditions is using roasted peaches in lieu of the strawberries and adding a sprinkle of nutmeg along with cinnamon and topping w/pecans
Oh YUM! Love adding peaches to this recipe, great idea! I am so happy that you are enjoying this recipe, Suzy. Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Hi, this looks amazing and I really wanna try it! Do you think this will work with frozen berries?
Hi, Sonali! I haven’t tried it, but it should work okay. There may be extra liquid from the frozen berries. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
This would be great to add to a strawberry breakfast category! Other great strawberry recipes for breakfast are here too: https://www.californiastrawberries.com/category/recipes/breakfast/
Have made this recipe twice now! Love it! It makes the house smell great and it keeps me full and fueled until lunch.
Ah yay! I love hearing this, Amy! So glad you’ve been enjoying this recipe. Thanks for the review 🙂
This looks really good. Roasting is an interesting take on it.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Alexa! Thanks for the review 🙂
I made the berry mixture in a toaster oven, which worked well. Mine didn’t turn out like the picture, and was pretty wet and gloopy. That said, it was delicious. I let it cool for a few min and then added to the cottage cheese still warm. It tasted like a creamy berry cobbler. Was definitely sweet enough and didn’t need any extra toppings.
I 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.
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I 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!
Looks 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!!!
Can 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.
This is delicious!! Made it this morning with raspberries and strawberries, it is definitely a new favourite 🙂
I 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!
I 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. 😀
I’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.
I 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!
This 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! 🙂
I’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!
Mmm… 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. 🙂
What a good idea. I’m going to have to try this!
I personally love cottage cheese with pineapple. YUM!
I 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! 🙂
Sounds yummy! I only like cottage cheese mixed with things. Strawberries are awesome, or in with savory foods.
Haha 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! 🙂
I’m not sure I’m all in with this one.
Wow, 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 🙂
Yum! My husband would love this. Thanks for a great lunch snack idea 🙂