Cottage Cheese Bowl (Greek Yogurt Alternative)

[!TIP] Texture hack

• Blend cottage cheese for 30 seconds = Greek yogurt consistency.
• Or eat whole curds for more texture/satiety.

Why this works

Cottage cheese is higher in casein (slow-digesting) than whey. It keeps you full longer. Less sweet than yogurt, more neutral flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (25g protein)
• 1/2 cup berries or tomatoes (fruit vs savory)
• Optional: 1 tbsp honey (if fruit) or hot sauce (if savory)
• Optional: Sprinkle of nuts/seeds

Directions

1. Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl.
2. Top with berries OR tomatoes (pick one, don't mix).
3. Sweet or savory add-on (honey OR hot sauce).
4. Add nuts/seeds if you need calories.
5. Eat.

Sweet Version

• Cottage cheese + berries + sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Optional: 1 tsp honey or stevia.
• Good for breakfast.

Savory Version

• Cottage cheese + diced tomatoes + salt + pepper.
• Optional: Hot sauce, diced cucumber, fresh herbs.
• Good for lunch/snack.

Texture Variations

• As-is: Curd texture, slightly bumpy. Some people love it, some don't.
• Blended: 30 seconds in blender = smooth like Greek yogurt.
• Whipped: Fork whip for fluffiness (less smooth).

[!WARNING] Sodium warning

• Some cottage cheese brands are very high in sodium.
• Look for "low sodium" or "no salt added" versions if sensitive.

[!NOTE] Greek yogurt vs cottage cheese

• Greek yogurt: More calcium, sweeter flavor, whey-dominant (faster digestion).
• Cottage cheese: Higher casein (slower digestion), savory option, same protein.