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Cottage Cheese & Egg White Breakfast Bowl (Muscle-Building & Low Carb) - Simple, High-Protein Start

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (2% works well for creaminess)
  • 1 cup liquid egg whites (or 6–7 egg whites)
  • 1 tsp olive oil or avocado oil (optional, for cooking)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion or chives
  • 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (or sesame seeds + dried onion)
  • Fresh lemon wedge (optional, for brightness)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan: Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil or use a quick spray.
  • Cook the egg whites: Pour in the egg whites. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir gently until just set and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Don’t overcook.
  • Season the cottage cheese: In a bowl, stir cottage cheese with a pinch of salt, pepper, and smoked paprika or chili flakes.
  • Build the bowl: Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving bowl. Top with warm egg whites.
  • Add crunch and color: Scatter cucumber, tomatoes, and green onion on top. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  • Finish: Squeeze a little lemon over the bowl if you like. Taste and adjust seasoning.