This Cherry Cheesecake Breakfast Bowl is a healthy spin on dessert for breakfast. Creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, cherries, and crunchy protein crumbles come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but is secretly good for you. A high-protein (hello, 35 grams!) breakfast you’ll want to wake up for!
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If cheesecake for breakfast sounds a little scandalous… lean in. This bowl captures all the flavor and texture of a slice of cherry cheesecake but skips the heavy sugar, cream cheese, and thick crust in favor of nourishing ingredients that will actually keep you full! (Healthier cheesecake is also the vibe of my Greek Yogurt Cheesecake.)
I’m loving this recipe because it’s:
- Easy to prep ahead, which is ideal for busy mornings.
- High in protein thanks to creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.
- Naturally sweet from juicy cherries (you must try my Cherry Pie Filling next!) and a touch of honey and nut butter.
- Just like Whole30 Breakfast Bowls and classic Breakfast Bowls, this is a recipe that is a meal on it’s own!
Cherry Cheesecake Breakfast Bowl
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Ingredients
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese I used Good Culture
- ½ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherries pitted and halved
- 2 teaspoons honey or to taste
- ¼ cup crushed protein cereal I used cinnamon; or use granola or crunched up graham crackers!
- 1 tablespoon almond butter optional, for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds optional
Instructions
- In the bottom of your bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Arrange the cherries cut-side down in a small skillet. Heat over medium-high until the cherries begin to warm and juice sizzles at the edges. Drizzle with honey, then let sizzle 30 seconds more. Spoon the cherries and all the yummy honey juices over the cottage cheese mixture.
- Top with the cereal, then drizzle with almond butter and sprinkle with chia seeds. DEVOUR!
Nutrition
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Recipe Variations
- Low Carb, High Protein. Skip the cereal topping, or choose a lower carb high-protein granola.
- Crunchy Breakfast Bowl. Top with chopped almonds, pecans, or granola.
- Swap the Fruit. Blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries all work well here—use whatever is in season!
Yay! Looks great Tiffany! Thank you!