Cottage Cheese Sweet Potatoes: Your New Comfort Breakfast Bowl

Cottage Cheese Sweet Potatoes is a protein-packed breakfast option that combines baked sweet potatoes with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a nutritious start to your day.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

2 whole Raw Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash.
1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Coconut oil can be used for a different flavor.
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used for a spicier note.

For the Toppings

½ cup 2% Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
2 tablespoons Granola Use nuts or seeds for a gluten-free option.
1 teaspoon Honey Maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
Fresh Berries Optional, use seasonal fruit for variation.

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
knife
fork

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Sweet Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the raw sweet potato in half lengthwise and rub a light coating of olive or avocado oil over both sides.
Bake the sweet potatoes for about 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
Flip the sweet potatoes cut side up, sprinkle ground cinnamon, and gently mash the insides.
Scoop cottage cheese onto each sweet potato half and add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Top each sweet potato with granola, drizzle honey, and add fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store the baked sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze individually for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

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