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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Name: Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: Cottage cheese, 2% milkfat; Apple, Granny Smith, raw; Walnuts, raw; Maple syrup; Cinnamon, ground

This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl delivers 17g protein and 224 calories per serving — an immediate-prep breakfast hitting solid morning protein. Single serving format works for lifters who don't batch breakfast or need fresh cottage cheese daily. Quick protein intake at breakfast jumpstarts your daily total and supports muscle repair after overnight recovery.

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Ingredients

1 serving

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Cottage Cheese (2%)(120g)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
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Apple, Granny Smith
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Walnuts(15g)
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Maple syrup(15g)
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Cinnamon, Ground

Instructions

1Dice the apple into ¼-inch cubes and place in a small saucepan over medium heat with 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of cinnamon, cooking for 3–4 minutes until the apple softens slightly and becomes translucent at the edges.
2Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cooked apple cool for 1–2 minutes.
3Roughly chop the walnuts into bite-sized pieces.
4Divide the cottage cheese evenly into airtight containers, then top each with equal portions of the cooled apple mixture, chopped walnuts, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
5Seal containers and refrigerate up to four days, or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition — Per Serving

224

calories

17g

protein

11g

fat

Carbohydrates: 15g
Saturated fat: 1.7g
Sodium: 489 mg
Dietary fiber: 1.0g

1 servings per batch · ~150g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl have per serving?

This single-serving bowl contains 17g of protein and 224 calories with 15g carbs and 11g fat. The macro split is balanced for breakfast, though the protein is moderate compared to higher-protein breakfast options in the library.

How long does Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl take to prep?

Quick prep time means this breakfast comes together in minutes on the stovetop as a single serving. This is a grab-and-go option for mornings when you need immediate macro coverage without batch-cooking.

Is Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl good for muscle gain?

At 17g protein and 224 calories, this breakfast is too low in protein and calories to serve as a primary meal for muscle-gain phases. Pair it with additional protein sources like eggs or Greek yogurt to reach muscle-building protein targets.