Fresh Cottage Cheese Bowl with Banana and Toasted Coconut
A quick and easy breakfast bowl combining creamy cottage cheese, ripe banana slices, and nutty toasted coconut flakes for a wholesome and satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (about 225g) small-curd cottage cheese, preferably fresh
- 1 medium ripe but firm banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (unsweetened preferred)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts (optional)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the coconut flakes: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes and stir frequently for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the banana: Peel and slice 1 medium banana into thin rounds. Optionally zest about ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon zest.
- Mix the base: In a medium bowl, spoon 1 cup (225g) of small-curd cottage cheese. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon if using, and stir gently to combine flavors without breaking up the curds too much.
- Add sweetness: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over the cottage cheese and stir lightly (optional).
- Assemble the bowl: Layer the banana slices on top of the cottage cheese. Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes evenly over the banana.
- Add crunch: If using, scatter 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts over the bowl.
- Final touch: Give the bowl a gentle swirl with a spoon to mix some of the coconut flakes into the cottage cheese, or leave it layered for presentation.
Notes
Toast coconut flakes just before serving for extra crunch. Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Slice bananas just before serving to avoid browning or toss in lemon juice if prepping early. Toast nuts separately if adding for extra flavor. Coconut flakes can be toasted in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes if no skillet is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 235
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
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