the COTTAGE CHEESE BOWL 😝💕✨ my new favourite high protein meal!

Ingredients

• 100 g Cottage Cheese (plain, full‑fat; look for a brand that lists cream in the ingredients)
• 50 g Pineapple Chunks (fresh or canned in juice, drained)
• 100 g Mixed Fruit (choose 2–3 of: strawberries, watermelon, pear, apple, peach, plum; diced)
• 150 g Vegetables (combination of cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, celery, carrot; diced or sliced)
• 40 g Pickled Items (jalapeños, red onion, beetroot, or capers; finely chopped)
• 100 g Cooked Protein (chicken nuggets, grilled chicken, steak strips, fish, or tofu; pre‑cooked)
• 100 g Carb Dippers (sweet potato chips, white potato chips, flatbread pieces, or roasted root veg)
• 30 g Grated Cheese (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or any meltable cheese; adds richness)
• 30 g Avocado (half a small avocado, diced (optional for extra creaminess))
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 5 g Fresh Herbs (basil, cilantro, or parsley; chopped)

Instructions

1. Select High‑Fat Cottage Cheese

   Choose a full‑fat cottage cheese (look for "with cream" on the label) and measure 100 g into the mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Pineapple for Sweet Balance

   Stir in 50 g of pineapple chunks to the cottage cheese; this cuts through the dairy richness.

   Time: PT1M

3. Prepare Fruit, Veggies, and Pickles

   Dice the mixed fruit (100 g), vegetables (150 g) and finely chop the pickled items (40 g). Set aside in separate small bowls.

   Time: PT5M

4. Heat or Cook Protein

   If using pre‑cooked chicken nuggets, heat them for 2‑3 minutes in the microwave or skillet until warm. Measure 100 g and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Prepare Carb Dippers

   If using chips, arrange 100 g on a plate. If roasting root veg, pre‑heat oven to 400°F and roast diced veg for 10 minutes (can be done while assembling).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Add Fats and Seasonings

   Sprinkle grated cheese (30 g) and diced avocado (30 g) over the cottage cheese base. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.

   Time: PT2M

7. Assemble the Bowl

   Layer the fruit, vegetables, pickles, protein, and carb dippers around the creamy cottage cheese base. Drizzle any extra sauce (hot sauce, salsa, or coconut aminos) if desired.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve and Enjoy

   Serve immediately while the protein is warm and the chips are crisp. Enjoy the contrasting textures and flavors.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

45 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g