Cottage cheese bowl
Does anything sound better than a cottage cheese bowl combining creamy skyr with fresh fruit? This recipe offers a satisfying breakfast with a tangy raspberry compote for a flavourful twist and stunning presentation. The bowl is topped with almonds, chia seeds, oats, banana slices, berries, and thin apple slices. Dive right in!
Ingredients
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500 g
Frozen raspberries
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2 tbsp
Chia seeds
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100 g
Oats
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2 tbsp
Chia seeds
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150 g
Blueberries
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80 g
Blackberries
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1
Banana, sliced
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2
Apples, thinly sliced
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30 g
Almonds, roughly chopped
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Instructions
Recipe tips
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If you prefer a smoother cottage cheese texture, blend cottage cheese with skyr in a high-speed blender, food processor, or immersion blender. This breaks down any clumps of cheese, creating a creamy consistency similar to Greek yoghurt. Blend for 1–2 minutes, stopping now and again to scrape down the sides and achieve a completely smooth texture.
Thin apple slices about 2-3 mm thick are ideal for the cottage cheese bowls. Use a sharp knife or a mandoline to slice the apple cleanly, trimming around the core as you go. If you are working by hand, cut the apple into quarters first, then lay each piece flat on the board to keep the slices even. Thin apple slices fan out across the bowl, inviting every spoon to include a little fruity crunch.
Fruits like apples and bananas brown easily, especially if they are prepared and sliced in advance. It is best to chop the fruit fresh or coat it with a spritz of lemon juice to help prevent browning. The lemon juice will keep the fruit looking fresher for longer, which can be useful when preparing the cottage cheese bowls in advance. You do not need to use ample amounts of lemon juice, as a little will go a long way to lightly coat the fruit.
FAQ: Questions about the cottage cheese bowl
Ready to make the perfect cottage cheese bowl? We are experts when it comes to creating reliable recipes, so we have put together an FAQ section to answer any questions you may have. Fulfil your curiosity by reading our FAQs about toppings, raspberry compote, optimal texture, and more, so you can become a pro!
Can I use fresh raspberries for the fruit compote?
Frozen raspberries can be replaced with fresh berries in our cottage cheese bowl recipe, but they may make the compote runnier due to being juicier. To offset this extra liquid, rapidly boil 500 g of fresh raspberries with 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, stirring often and simmering for an additional minute or so if needed. If the consistency is still too runny, mash the berries with a fork, add an extra teaspoon of chia seeds, or introduce a pinch of cornstarch slurry. The compote will thicken as it cools.
How can I make the cottage cheese less watery?
There are two options for making cottage cheese less watery. The first involves blending the cheese before adding the skyr. Process the cheese in a high-speed blender for 2 minutes to create a thick, uniform consistency similar to thick yoghurt. The second method requires straining the cottage cheese through a cheesecloth-lined colander over a bowl and letting it drain for 20-30 minutes in the fridge. This method reduces moisture and prevents a soup-like texture.
Can I make cottage cheese bowls ahead of time?
Yes, cottage cheese bowls work well when prepared 2–3 days in advance, as long as everything is stored correctly. Raspberry compote can be made ahead and kept in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cottage cheese and skyr store well together in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Oats and chia seeds keep best in dry containers, while almonds are better stored separately to stay crunchy. Fruit is best sliced just before serving, but it can be prepared ahead and lightly tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning. Prepared fruit is best used within 1–2 days.
Nutritional values per serving
Energy:
359 Kcal
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| Fibre | - | 13.7 g |
| Protein | 29.8 % | 26.3 g |
| Fat | 35.8 % | 14.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.4 % | 30.4 g |
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Made for enjoyable moments throughout the day
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Try different toppings or make a savoury version
Get creative and customise your cottage cheese bowl with various toppings, after all, the options are endless! Pomegranate seeds add colour and juicy flavour, while a sprinkling of granola delivers extra crunch of nuttiness. Enter the land of the tropics by replacing the berries and banana with mango chunks, shredded coconut, and strawberries.
Seasonal fruit is always the best option, so keep an eye on what is available in local stores or farm shops. Stone fruits like plums, peaches, and nectarines are ideal toppings when de-stoned and sliced thinly. They can then be paired with 30 g of various nuts, like walnuts, Brazil nuts, or cashews, for some much-needed crunch, and with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a warm hit of spice.
Savoury cottage cheese bowls are also tasty and easy to make. Simply replace the fruit with vegetables like cherry tomatoes, avocados, and fresh herbs before adding spices like onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Plain Greek yoghurt works well for sweet and savoury bowls if you do not have any skyr.
Sweetening the bowl further is possible by adding honey or maple syrup to the compote or drizzling it on top of the bowl itself. You can also blend ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract with 1 tablespoon of your preferred sweetener into the cottage cheese and skyr, creating a lightly sweetened base.
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