Cottage Cheese and Pumpkin Breakfast Bowl
Cottage cheese and pumpkin breakfast bowl is a deliciously cozy dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of pumpkin. Perfect for chilly mornings, this versatile bowl can be enjoyed hot or cold and topped with your choice of nuts or fruits for added texture and nutrition. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that offers a wholesome start to your day, delighting your taste buds with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (preferably freshly ground)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional: walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese and ½ cup of pumpkin puree. Mix well until fully blended.
- Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture; add more maple syrup if desired for sweetness.
- For extra crunch, stir in ¼ cup of chopped nuts if using.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with an additional sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Enjoy your breakfast bowl immediately for the best flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg