Breakfast in under 3 minutes? That's a winner in my book. This is more of a meal idea, not a recipe, but I wanted to share it since I make this for breakfast at least twice a week. Making a Keto Cottage Cheese bowl is quick and very keto-friendly!
Keto Cottage Cheese?
Cottage cheese is very keto friendly. However, you need to be picky with your dairy, as most store-bought cottage cheese has a long list of weird ingredients and many contain added sugars. As with all dairy, try to find grass-fed and/or pasture raised. I prefer the "Double Cream Classic" from the brand Good Culture.
Counting Macros
The total fat / protein / carbs in this dish will vary depending on the type of ingredients you use. The cottage cheese I use (Good Culture double cream) per ½ cup, has 3g net carbs, 14g protein and 7g fat. Yours may be different, so check the label. The granola you use can vary widely and make or break your macros. If you are being very restrictive on carbs (i.e. 10g net carbs per day) you may want to skip the granola and stick to toppings like chia seeds, cubes of avocado and a drizzle of MCT oil.
The Granola
Get the recipe for my Keto Crunchy Granola.
I realize that the assembly of this Keto Cottage Cheese & Blueberries will only take you 3 minutes if you have already pre-made your granola. Alternatively, you could also just sprinkle some roasted nuts and seeds on top. Store-bought toasted coconut is a great option as well.
Tips & Tricks
- Do I have to make granola ahead of time? No, you could always put store-bought roasted nuts and seeds instead.
- Can I add other fruit? If you are sticking to a keto diet, your choices basically come down to blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or strawberries.
- Do I have to add the cream? No. I like it extra creamy, but that's just my personal preference. You can leave it out, but it will reduce the fat content.
- What if I'm lactose intolerant? I suggest swapping the cottage cheese and cream for a dairy-free yogurt. Look for yogurts made from almond milk or coconut milk. Some brands are lower in carbs than dairy yogurt anyways. Whatever you end up with, just make sure it's unsweetened!
Additional Toppings
Here are some suggestions for other toppings you could add/substitute to your Keto Cottage Cheese bowl. Just be careful to consider the total portion and only add a small amount of fruit. The carbs can add up!
- Berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- Avocado
- Sunflower seeds
- Chia seeds
- Toasted coconut
- Chopped pecans (or other nut)
- MCT oil
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Inulin powder (pre-biotic with a sweet flavor)
- Tumeric powder
📖 Recipe
Keto Cottage Cheese & Blueberries
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- sprinkle cinnamon (optional)
- 10 blueberries
- ¼ cup homemade nut granola (or roasted nuts/seeds)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl
- Serve breakfast 🙂
Nutrition
Nutrition information is estimated. Amounts may vary depending on the specific brand and/or type of ingredients you use. Sugar alcohols and other sweeteners that typically do not effect blood glucose levels, including but not limited to erythritol and allulose, are excluded from the carb count.
