Cottage Cheese with Fruit

If you're into the irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors, then this Cottage Cheese with Fruit recipe is a must-try!

This delicious recipe is made with basic ingredients from your grocery store in a few simple steps. It can be made up with different types of fruits each time to keep the dish exciting. 

Cottage cheese and fruit- the perfect combination

Pairing creamy cottage cheese and fruit results not only in a tantalizing blend of textures but also in a nutritious meal that's packed with protein.

This recipe also is a great meal prep option as the fruits can be prepared and cut up in advance, leaving you with 5 minutes of work to put it all together. 

A great source of nutrients, an easy breakfast, or a fruit snack, this fruits and cottage cheese combo is a great way to start your day!

If you love fruity breakfast options, take a read through my High Protein Overnight Oats, Passionfruit Smoothie recipe or these Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit. Or check out my Cottage Cheese Toast recipe.

Best fruit with cottage cheese

This is a matter of personal preference, of course. Choose sweet fruits and consider texture to create contrast:

• Berries: Juicy and bright! Mix cherries, blueberries, gooseberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Whichever fruits are in season and available to you.
• Tropical Fruits: Try juicy mangoes, pineapple, and slices of fresh coconut. 
• Citrus fruits: Regular or mandarin oranges are delicious with cottage cheese.
• Stone fruits: Peaches, nectarines, and plums! So good and has a lovely contrasting texture.
• Grapes: Seedless for efficiency. Try green, purple, or red. 
• Apples: Grated, sliced, or diced. Green or red, so long as they are crunchy and sweet.
• Banana: Slices of creamy banana won’t contrast the cottage cheese, but they will add to the creamy taste experience. If you aren’t a major fan of the taste of cottage cheese, mixing some mashed banana through will help you acclimate to the taste. 
• Figs and pomegranates: For a pretty red and purple (or green figs, of course) contrast. 
• Fruit Mix: Try this Breakfast Fruit Salad as another topping option.

Ingredients & substitution notes

• Cottage cheese: Choose a high-quality cottage cheese with a chunky texture. You can use low-fat or full-fat in this recipe. Ricotta cheese is a lovely alternative.
• Blueberries: Pick lovely, firm, plump berries that are dark blue. Don’t forget to wash them and choose organic if possible.
• Strawberries: Choose ripe strawberries that are bright red and free from any signs of mold or bruising. Wash strawberries well (especially if they aren’t organic). Give their skins a gentle scrub.
• Blackberries: Choose glowy, glossy blackberries. 
• Whole cherries: Use sweet or tart cherries as you like. 
• Orange juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice is ideal in this sauce. You’ll need the juice from 1 orange.
• Lime juice: This adds a lovely citrusy and tart taste to the recipe. Fresh lemon juice is a great alternative.
• Maple syrup: Choose pure maple syrup rather than artificial or flavored syrups. Agave nectar and raw honey are good substitutes. 
• Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract and avoid imitation vanilla. The flavor gives the dish a luxurious taste.
• Mint leaves: Choose fresh mint, not dried. Lemon balm makes a lovely alternative.

See recipe card for quantities.

Variations

• Dairy-free/ vegan: Finding vegan cottage cheese in stores can be tough but you could try this amazing Vegan Cottage Cheese recipe instead!
• Sugar-free: Skip the maple syrup and enjoy the natural sweetness from the fresh fruit and orange juice. 
• Low-fat: low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter option. 
• Whip the cottage cheese: With maple syrup in a food processor to get a smoother consistency.
• Winter-warmer: Stew the berries and fruit in the sauce, add a little cinnamon stick, and top with a sprinkle of masala chai spice. 

Pairing

These are my favorite drinks to serve with this recipe:

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