Cottage Cheese Power Bowls
Savory high-protein cottage cheese bowls with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and everything bagel seasoning—no-cook USA lunch prep that hits protein goals fast. Keep eggs and dairy refrigerated and eat cold.
đź›’Ingredients
- 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese (about 2% or fat-free)
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced (add day-of)
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Optional: smoked salmon or turkey slices for extra protein
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Saucepan
- Meal-prep containers
- Cutting board
đź“ťInstructions
- 1
Hard-boil eggs: cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat 10–12 minutes. Ice bath; peel.
- 2
Divide cottage cheese among 4 containers.
- 3
Top with cucumber, tomatoes, halved eggs, chives, and everything seasoning. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and pepper.
- 4
Pack avocado separately or add just before eating to prevent browning.
- 5
Keep refrigerated at all times; consume within 3–4 days. No reheating needed—serve cold.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 320
🏷️Recipe Tags
âť“Frequently Asked Questions
Blend the cottage cheese?
Yes—blend until smooth for a whipped texture if preferred.
Sweet version?
Swap veggies for berries, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey; still keep refrigerated.
Egg-free?
Skip eggs and add turkey, chickpeas, or extra cottage cheese.
Food safety?
Cook eggs fully; keep dairy and eggs refrigerated; discard if left out over 2 hours; peel eggs within a day for best quality.
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