Cottage Cheese Crunch Bowl
A savory high-protein, low-sugar snack of cottage cheese topped with pumpkin or sunflower seeds, cucumber or cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil.
- 1 serving
- Prep 5 min
- Ready in 5 min
- About 16 g protein
A simple power snack!
Why It Works
- High-protein, low-sugar
- Seeds add zinc, magnesium, and healthy fats
- The combo of savory + crunch is deeply satisfying
- Works as a mid-day "energy stabilizer" snack
— Kristen
Ingredients
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 16 g
Serving: 1 bowl. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.
Instructions
- Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl.
- Add seeds for protein + crunch.
- Top with veggies and a pinch of salt/pepper.
- Add a light drizzle of olive oil if you want more richness.
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