Key Takeaways

Cottage cheese bowls can be a great source of protein.

You can add more nutrients to your diet by varying ingredients.

It’s important to be mindful of toppings high in fat, sugar, and sodium.

Cottage cheese bowls can provide an excellent protein boost, but the toppings you add or swap in can make a big nutritional difference. Here are five healthy ways to mix up your bowls.

What to Consider When Adding Toppings

Common toppings for cottage cheese bowls include seeds, nuts, vegetables, fruits, cheese, and meat. Specific recipes call for toppings that some people may want to consume in moderation for health reasons.

“The key would be to limit the added sugar and instead focus on naturally occurring sugars ,” Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN , a New York-based dietitian, told V

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