Description
This BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl recipe is a high-protein, low-carb twist on the classic BLT sandwich. Packed with creamy cottage cheese, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch. Great for keto, gluten-free, and meal prep diets.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
4 slices crispy bacon
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1 small avocado, sliced (optional)
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1. Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble or chop when cooled.
2. Prepare the vegetables by halving cherry tomatoes, chopping romaine lettuce, and slicing avocado if using.
3. Spoon cottage cheese into a serving bowl as the base.
4. Top the bowl with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and avocado.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately or keep ingredients separate until ready to eat.
Notes
Best served fresh but can be prepped ahead by storing components separately.
Add avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
Try flavored cottage cheese like chive or jalapeño for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook (except bacon)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg