Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Printable version)

Protein-packed cottage cheese bowl with crunchy veggies and savory toppings for a satisfying snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded
05 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Place the cottage cheese in a medium serving bowl.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced carrot, and finely chopped red onion on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions evenly over the vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the bowl, then season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - Add smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, mixing all ingredients together just before eating.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, which means you can actually make it on a busy day instead of just thinking about it.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied longer than most snacks, so you're not rummaging for food again an hour later.
02 -
  • The timing of the olive oil matters—add it too early and it gets absorbed and disappears, so save it for the final moment right before you eat.
  • Red onion is the secret that prevents this from tasting bland or babyish; don't leave it out thinking you're simplifying.
03 -
  • Prep the vegetables in advance and store them separately so assembly takes mere minutes when hunger strikes.
  • If you're making this ahead for meal prep, store the cottage cheese and vegetables separately, then dress just before eating so everything stays fresh and nothing gets soggy.
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