Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Print)

A savory snack bowl with creamy cottage cheese, crisp vegetables, and tasty toppings for a quick boost.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (8 fl oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (4 fl oz)
03 - ½ cup cucumber, diced (4.6 fl oz)
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded
05 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds
07 - 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
08 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ tsp smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Place the low-fat cottage cheese into a medium serving bowl.
02 - Top the cottage cheese with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced or shredded carrot, and finely chopped red onion.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions evenly over the vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the mixture, then season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - If desired, sprinkle smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning for additional flavor.
06 - Serve immediately, mixing all ingredients together just before eating for optimal freshness.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It's genuinely filling without that heavy, post-meal fog—your body actually feels fueled.
  • No cooking means you can make it during the worst kitchen mornings or when you're in a rush.
  • The cottage cheese base is so satisfying that you'll stop craving snacks for hours afterward.
02 -
  • The moment those seeds hit cold cottage cheese, they start softening—add them last or they'll turn mushy and you'll lose the whole point of having crunch.
  • Cottage cheese straight from the fridge can taste a little chalky; letting it sit two minutes while you chop vegetables actually improves the flavor.
03 -
  • Use Greek yogurt or skyr instead of cottage cheese if you want something slightly thicker and tangier—the logic of the bowl works just as well.
  • Pre-chop your vegetables and store them in the fridge separately so you can assemble this in literally three minutes when hunger strikes.
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