Cottage Cheese with Fruit (8 Ways!)

Name: Cottage Cheese with Fruit
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cottage cheese; 1 cup berries (or any fresh fruit); 1/4 cup granola; 2-3 tbsp nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, or any that you enjoy); honey or maple syrup (for drizzling)

By Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

On Jan 09, 2023, Updated May 28, 2025

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Cottage cheese with fruit is one of the easiest ways to shake up your breakfast routine. Each bowl delivers 27 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber—enough to keep you full and focused all morning. This recipe comes together in under 5 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Cottage cheese and fruit bowls with various toppings like berries, granola, pineapple and mango.

Cottage Cheese with Fruit Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why
What You’ll Need
8 Variation Ideas for Cottage Cheese with Fruit Bowls
Storage
More Recipes to Try
Cottage Cheese with Fruit Recipe

There are endless ways to build a cottage cheese bowl, depending on what you’re craving and what you’ve got in the fridge. Whether you go tropical with pineapple and mango or keep it classic with berries and honey, the mix of creamy, sweet, and tangy always hits the right note. It’s easy to customize, which makes it one of my favorite low-effort meals.

Cottage Cheese with Fruit Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why

It’s fast and fuss-free. Less than 5 minutes to throw together, no cooking required.
High in protein and fiber. Each bowl packs around 27g of protein and 8g of fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
Totally customizable. Sweet or savory, berries or tropical fruit, cottage cheese plays nice with almost anything.
Mild and creamy. Its subtle flavor makes it the perfect base for layering in whatever textures or tastes you’re craving.
Great for busy mornings. When you’re short on time but still want something nourishing, this is your go-to.
Keeps you full! You might be wondering- why is everyone always talking about protein!? Protein is the most satiating nutrient, so if you’re not eating enough of it, you’re going to be hungry! The same goes for fiber.

Let’s get into what you need to throw together this protein-packed breakfast.

Cottage cheese, strawberries, blueberries, honey and granola in small bowls on a countertop.

What You’ll Need

Cottage cheese: You need cottage cheese, of course! I recommend using full-fat cottage cheese for max creaminess. My favorite is the whole milk Good Culture small curd cottage cheese, but you can use any type of cottage cheese that you like. Low-fat cottage cheese works too.
Granola: Crunchy granola adds the perfect amount of texture to these bowls and this cottage cheese fruit recipe is a great way to use up any you have in your pantry too! Here are a few of my favorites:
Sliced fruit or berries: I love adding fresh fruit like fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, pineapple and mango. Use your favorite fruit, any kind will work for this easy fruit breakfast bowl. I also love adding fresh peaches when they’re in season.
Nuts: Add some fiber and healthy fats with a sprinkle of nuts like shaved almonds, walnuts or pecans. Seeds are also an excellent choice; a sprinkle of chia seeds adds a boost of healthy fats and fiber too.
Honey: This is optional, but I love to add a little drizzle of honey or maple syrup for some extra sweetness. If you prefer no added sugar, you can simply skip!

Pineapple, mango, strawberries and blueberries being sliced on a wooden cutting board for cottage cheese fruit bowls.

8 Variation Ideas for Cottage Cheese with Fruit Bowls

There are so many ways to make this delicious breakfast; here are a few of my favorites!

Berry Cottage Cheese Bowls: Assemble your bowls with cottage cheese, fresh berries (or frozen), granola, nuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Tropical Cottage Cheese Bowls: Top cottage cheese with sliced pineapple, mango, granola, and a sprinkle of coconut shavings.
Peanut Butter Banana Cottage Cheese Bowls: Top cottage cheese with granola, sliced banana and a drizzle of your favorite peanut butter or nut butter.
Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls: Blend the cottage cheese first in a food processor or with an immersion blender and then top with whichever toppings you want! My favorite method is to use an immersion blender and blend right in the cottage cheese container- it gives the cottage cheese a super smooth and creamy texture.
Greek Yogurt and Granola Bowls: Instead of cottage cheese, you can easily use Greek yogurt instead to make yogurt and granola bowls.
Savory Cottage Cheese Bowls: Make a savory cottage cheese breakfast bowl by adding sliced avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, and top with bagel seasoning. Serve with toast or whole grain crackers for dipping. You can even add a drizzle of hot sauce or balsamic glaze.
Cottage Cheese Bowl Snacks: Just halve this recipe for a perfect healthy snack idea!
Cottage Cheese Toast: Instead of a bowl, top two slices of whole wheat toast with cottage cheese, sliced fruit, and a sprinkle of granola!

Storage

You can easily prep these ahead so they’re a great option for meal prep. Just assemble and store in an airtight container like this. I recommend storing the granola or any crunchy ingredients separately so that it doesn’t get soggy.

More Recipes to Try

I love using cottage cheese so much that I have an entire page dedicated to cottage cheese recipes. Here are some of my favorites:

Cottage cheese, blueberries, strawberries and granola in a white bowl with a drizzle of honey.

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