Cottage Cheese Power Bowl Recipe

Cottage Cheese Power Bowl is a high-protein, no-cook lunch bowl that has seen a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to its incredible protein-to-calorie ratio. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a creamy, protein-dense base topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil. This gluten-free, vegetarian bowl delivers 28g of protein in just 429 calories and requires absolutely no cooking. It is the perfect quick weekday lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley for garnish
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds or hemp seeds

Instructions

1. Divide cottage cheese evenly between two bowls.
2. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, and olives over the cottage cheese in separate sections.
3. Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the bowl.
4. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
5. Scatter fresh basil or parsley over the top.
6. If using seeds, scatter them over for extra protein and crunch.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours (the vegetables may soften slightly).

Tips & Variations

• Full-fat cottage cheese (4%) has a creamier, richer flavor than low-fat varieties. For higher protein with less fat, use 2% or 1% cottage cheese.
• For a sweeter variation, top cottage cheese with sliced peaches, blueberries, granola, and honey for a dessert-like but protein-rich bowl.
• For a Mediterranean-style savory version, add crumbled feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts.
• Blend the cottage cheese in a blender for 30 seconds for a smoother, whipped texture that resembles ricotta.
• Add a soft-boiled egg or two for an additional 28g of protein with only 140 more calories.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 429 kcal

Protein: 27.7g

Fat: 28.4g

Carbs: 17.7g

Fiber: 2.6g

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