This berry whipped cottage cheese breakfast bowl is full of healthy ingredients and is lower in carbs too! The berry flavored cottage cheese is whipped to make it smooth, thick and really creamy. It’s a decadent tasting breakfast, snack or even dessert that you can customize with your favorite toppings. It’s a low calorie (115 calories), lower carb (9g) and high protein (14.5g protein) meal.
You might also like these low carb smoothie bowls!
When I first saw people whipping cottage cheese I fell in love with the colors and then I made it myself and was hooked. This berry whipped cream is now one of my favorite snacks and I even eat it as dessert some days.
I found this great low carb cottage cheese brand and I used sweetener so this recipe is lower in carbs but it’s also low calorie and high in protein. But I love it because it’s rich, creamy and sweet and I can add crunchy add ins if I’m in the mood.
To me the blended cottage cheese is like a thicker, creamy smoothie bowl but doesn’t have that sour taste that you get when you use Greek yogurt. Without the flavoring it doesn’t have much taste but it has great texture and that is the beauty of whipped cottage cheese. You can flavor it anyway you want and it takes minutes to make!
The 4 main recipe ingredients I used.
All you need to make this recipe is 4 simple ingredients – cottage cheese, Swerve brown sugar sweetener, SweetLeaf berry stevia drops and frozen berries.
As for sweetener I used Swerve brown sweetener because it’s my favorite. I also used some berry stevia drops for more sweetness. If you are watching carbs you can use your favorite sweetener and just as much as you like.
If not you are not watching carbs use sugar, honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or brown sugar.
Lastly I used frozen berry blend because I wanted it to be as thick as possible and cold as well. But you could also use fresh berries. Berries are a low carb fruit and create a beautiful color.
A note about the cottage cheese I used.
I used Good Culture low fat cottage cheese because it has the lowest carbs of any other kind I have found. It has just 3g net carbs per ½ cup. Daisy is the second lowest brand with 4g net carbs per ½ cup. If you don’t care about carbs use whatever you want.
However I also loved it because:
- it has simple ingredients – no preservatives, gums, or artificial anything
- it has live and active cultures so it’s good for gut health
- the texture is thick, smooth and creamy – especially when whipped
- it’s low in carbs, high in protein and low in calories
How to make berry whipped cottage cheese bowls.
Step 1: Spoon the cottage cheese into a high speed blender or food processor. Since we are use frozen berries, the blender does a better job of crushing them but you could use the food processor too. Turn on high until well blended and smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Next add the berries and sweetener. Blend on high until the berries are well blended. Take a taste and see if you want more sweetness or not. Adjust accordingly.
Step 3: Spoon mixture into a bowl and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Please scroll down to view the printable recipe card.
I also made some crunchy topping with chopped pecans and unsweetened coconut. You just add a bit of each to a dry pan at medium heat.
Stir as the mixture starts to toast and get golden brown. Then take it off the heat and pour onto a plate or piece of paper towel so it stops toasting.
Low carb and healthy toppings for your whipped cottage cheese bowls.
There are a lot of things you can add to this bowl just like a smoothie bowl. I used some of the frozen berries I had leftover and a mixture of toasted pecans and coconut flakes. Below are the carb counts for some healthy toppings to try.
- pecans – 2 tablespoons 0.6g net carbs
- walnuts – 2 tablespoons 0.9g net carbs
- almonds – 2 tablespoons 1g net carbs
- chia seeds – 2 tablespoons 1.3g net carbs
- unsweetened coconut – 2 tablespoons 1g net carbs
- whole flaxseed – 2 tablespoons 0.5g net carbs
- pumpkin seeds – 2 tablespoons 0.5g net carbs
- sunflower seeds – 2 tablespoons 1.5g net carbs
- cacao nibs – 2 tablespoons 1.5g net carbs
- blueberries – 2 tablespoons 2.1g net carbs
- strawberry slices – 2 tablespoons 1.2g net carbs
- raspberries – 2 tablespoons 0.8g net carbs
- blackberries – 2 tablespoons 0.8g net carbs
You can play around with other fruit like frozen bananas, pineapples or mangoes. You can also add cocoa powder or different flavor extracts like vanilla extract or orange, peppermint or caramel extracts.
Well I highly recommend you try berry whipped cottage cheese breakfast bowl even if you don’t like the taste of cottage cheese. When it’s blended it tastes completely different.
It’s really good for you and you can make a variety of flavors. If you have a sweet tooth it can almost be a healthy dessert or indulgent treat! Enjoy.
The nutritional information for 1 serving (without toppings) is 115 calories / 2.8g fat / 11.5g carbs / 2.5g fiber / 14.5g protein
PS You might also like this low carb high protein cottage cheese veggie dip, chocolate or peanut butter whipped cottage cheese.
Berry Whipped Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Even if you don't like the texture of cottage cheese, you will love this rich and creamy berry whipped cottage cheese breakfast bowl. It's perfect for a decadent breakfast or as a healthy dessert or snack. Full of flavor this recipe is low calorie, lower in carbs, and high protein.Â
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (I used Good Culture brant)
- 1 cup berries, frozen
- 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar sweetener
- ÂĽ teaspoon SweetLeaf berry stevia drops (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. You can also use a food processor as long as it will crush the berries well.
- Add the frozen berries and sweeteners to the blender and blend on high until the berries are pureed and mixed with the cottage cheese.
- Spoon mixture into 2 small bowls. Eat as is or top with your favorite topping. I have a list of healthy toppings you can try in the notes section.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
Notes
The nutritional information for 1 serving (without toppings) is 115 calories / 2.8g fat / 11.5g carbs / 2.5g fiber / 14.5g protein
I used Swerve brown sweetener because it’s my favorite and I like to keep the carbs to a minimum. I also used some berry stevia drops for more sweetness. However you can use whatever sweetener you want. Just taste and adjust accordingly.
And if not you are not watching carbs use sugar, honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or brown sugar.
Healthy toppings to try:
pecans – 2 tablespoons 0.6g net carbs
walnuts – 2 tablespoons 0.9g net carbs
almonds – 2 tablespoons 1g net carbs
chia seeds – 2 tablespoons 1.3g net carbs
unsweetened coconut – 2 tablespoons 1g net carbs
whole flaxseed – 2 tablespoons 0.5g net carbs
pumpkin seeds – 2 tablespoons 0.5g net carbs
sunflower seeds – 2 tablespoons 1.5g net carbs
cacao nibs – 2 tablespoons 1.5g net carbs
blueberries – 2 tablespoons 2.1g net carbs
strawberries – 2 tablespoons 1.2g net carbs
raspberries – 2 tablespoons 0.8g net carbs
blackberries – 2 tablespoons 0.8g net carbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 115
Sandy
This recipe was so good! I have already made it twice with strawberries and then again with blackberries. I can’t get berry stevia where I live so I used vanilla stevia instead. I also used fat free greek yogurt since I didn’t have cottage cheese. I wouldn’t have changed anything if I had everything needed. Every recipe I have tried from your website has been great.
Denise
I’m so glad you liked it Sandy! That’s really kind of you to say. You made my day!
TK
So you didn’t make the actual recipe then??
Tia
Used a couple tbsp of sugar. Kids and I enjoyed this!
Denise
So glad you liked it!
Shari Rannells
Just made it. I used the food processor and added a bit of cinnamon and vanilla bean paste. It is sooo good!! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Denise
So glad you liked it Shari! It’s such an easy recipe and very versatile. I’m making another recipe today.:)