Cottage Cheese Bowl — Calories & Nutrition
220
kcal
per serving
24g
Protein
20g
Carbs
4g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central · Per 1 serving · Values are estimates
📏 Adjust servings
1
serving
220
kcal
24g
Protein
20g
Carbs
4g
Fat
3g
Fiber
🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cottage cheese (low-fat)200g
- Mixed berries100g
- Honey1 tsp
- Chia seeds1 tsp
- Cinnamon¼ tsp
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl. The texture should be creamy — if grainy, blend briefly for smoother consistency.💡 Full-fat cottage cheese has more flavour; low-fat reduces calories by about 40 kcal per 200g.
- 2Top with berries, drizzle honey, sprinkle chia seeds and cinnamon.
- 3Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 4 hours. Cottage cheese bowls also work well for meal prep — store toppings separately.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories in a cottage cheese bowl?
200g low-fat cottage cheese + 100g berries + honey + chia seeds: approximately 220 kcal, 24g protein, 20g carbs and 4g fat.
Is cottage cheese bowl good for weight loss?
Yes — 200g cottage cheese provides 22g protein at only 160–180 kcal. High protein promotes satiety and muscle preservation during weight loss.
How much protein in cottage cheese bowl?
200g low-fat cottage cheese contains approximately 22g protein. With chia seeds added, the total is approximately 24g protein.
Is cottage cheese healthy?
Yes — cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins. It also contains casein protein, which is slow-digesting and ideal for evening snacks.
Can I eat cottage cheese before bed?
Yes — cottage cheese is high in slow-digesting casein protein, which supports overnight muscle recovery. 200g cottage cheese before bed may support muscle growth and satiety.
Cottage cheese vs Greek yogurt calories?
200g cottage cheese (low-fat): ~180 kcal, 22g protein. 200g Greek yogurt (low-fat): ~130 kcal, 20g protein. Similar protein content; Greek yogurt is slightly lower calorie.
How can I make cottage cheese taste better?
Add berries, banana, honey, cinnamon or vanilla (sweet version), or cucumber, tomatoes, herbs and salt (savoury version). Blending creates a smoother cream cheese-like texture.
Is cottage cheese bowl keto-friendly?
Moderate — 200g cottage cheese contains approximately 6g carbs. Adding berries brings it to ~14g carbs. Suitable for moderate low-carb but limit for strict keto (<20g/day).