My cottage cheese and avocado bowl is the quick, easy and delicious breakfast or snack you didn't know you needed! With just five simple ingredients and no cooking required, this creamy, savory, slightly sweet combo has become one of my favorite easy meals for busy days. If you're a fan of cottage cheese and love a little crunch and heat, this bowl is calling your name! Plus it's a change from the usual avocado toast and comes together in a few simple steps.
The best part? It's packed with healthy fats, 16 grams of protein, and a whole lot of flavor. Perfect for a filling breakfast, quick lunch, or post-workout fuel!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's the perfect addition to your healthy breakfast rotation
- Only 5 ingredients!
- Takes less than 5 minutes to make!
- Packed with protein, healthy fats, and flavor
- Sweet, spicy, creamy, and crunchy in every bite
If you love this super simple creamy cottage cheese breakfast bowl or snack, you will love my chia pudding recipe , my one pan breakfast quesadilla, and my birthday cake pancake bowl.
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Ingredients
- 2% Good Culture cottage cheese - Packed with 14 g protein and full of creamy texture without being overly rich
- Large Haas avocado, chopped - Provides healthy fats, dietary fiber, and that dreamy creamy avocado texture
- Chili crunch oil - Adds crunch and a gentle heat for a savory cottage cheese bowl
- Mike's Hot Honey (or to taste) - The drizzle of honey brings a sweet and spicy contrast that balances out the bowl beautifully
- Maldon or kosher salt - Just a little goes a long way in enhancing all the flavors!
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Grab a small bowl and add your cottage cheese to the base.
- Step 2: Top with your chopped avocado.
- Step 3: Drizzle with chili crunch oil and hot honey.
- Step 4: Finish with a pinch of salt and enjoy immediately!
Substitutions
- Don't have chili crunch oil? Use red pepper flakes or a little olive oil and sriracha.
- No hot honey? Drizzle on regular honey or manuka honey
- Low-fat cottage cheese can be subbed with whole milk cottage cheese or fat-free cottage cheese
This recipe is already gluten-free and vegetarian on its own. Dietitian Tip: Always double-check ingredient labels to ensure there are no hidden sources of gluten.
Want to take it up a notch?
Try these additional toppings:
- Add red pepper flakes, black pepper for an extra kick, or my personal favorite- everything but the bagel seasoning
- Add green onions or fresh herbs like cilantro or basil
- Add a soft or hard-boiled egg for more protein or even a fried egg
- Scoop it onto gluten-free bread, a rice cake, or whole wheat toast for a heartier meal
Equipment
All you need to make this cottage cheese and avocado bowl is a:
- A small bowl
- knife
Storage
This bowl is best fresh, but you can pre-chop your avocado and keep it with a splash of lemon or lime juice in an airtight container to prevent browning. The cottage cheese can also be pre-portioned for the week, making it a great meal prep breakfast.
Christina's Dietitian Tip
This bowl is a nutritional powerhouse! The combo of cottage cheese and avocado delivers a satisfying mix of protein, fiber, and good fats to keep you full and fueled. Pair with fresh fruit, a slice of gluten-free toast, or a small handful of nuts for a balanced breakfast or snack.
FAQ
Yes! While I love using 2% Good Culture cottage cheese for its creamy texture and high protein, you can use full-fat, low fat, or even fat-free depending on your preference. Just note the flavor and texture may vary slightly.
It pairs beautifully with gluten-free toast, a boiled egg, or fresh fruit for a more filling breakfast or snack.
Totally! Skip the chili oil and salt and try it with just cottage cheese, avocado, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon or berries.
Snacks
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Easy and Healthy Cottage Cheese and Avocado Bowl
Equipment
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- ½ cup 2% Good Culture cottage cheese
- ½ large Haas avocado chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili crunch oil
- 1 tablespoon Mike's Hot Honey or to taste
- 1 pinch of Maldon or kosher salt
Instructions
- Grab a small bowl and add your cottage cheese to the base.
- Top with your chopped avocado.
- Drizzle with chili crunch oil and hot honey.
- Finish with a pinch of salt and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Sandy D says
This is excellent for a quick lunch as well. Did not have hot honey, used regular honey and it worked. I found that this recipe is surprisingly filling and kept me satisfied for hours. Have made it twice and will be making it again.
christina.klapper says
I am so happy you enjoyed it Sandy!!! Yes, it's definitely very filling and balanced!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review!