Fresh Valentine Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe with Strawberries and Cookies
A quick and easy cottage cheese bowl combining fresh strawberries, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy cookies for a delicious and nostalgic treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3–4 cookies, broken into chunks (buttery shortbread or sugar cookies recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A few fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- A pinch of lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water gently. Hull and slice evenly into halves or quarters. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese with vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup if using. Stir gently until well blended.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl or glass. Arrange sliced strawberries evenly over the top.
- Break cookies into bite-sized chunks and sprinkle generously over the strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a pinch of lemon zest. Drizzle extra honey on top if desired.
Notes
Add cookies just before serving to keep them crunchy. Let the bowl sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes after refrigeration for best flavor. Use small-curd cottage cheese for a creamier texture. Fresh, firm strawberries are best to avoid watery bowls. For gluten-free, use almond flour cookies; for dairy-free, use coconut-based cottage cheese and vegan cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: cottage cheese bowl, strawberries, cookies, easy breakfast, Valentine’s Day recipe, healthy treat, quick snack