Cottage Cheese and Roasted Tomato Breakfast Bowl

Cottage Cheese and Roasted Tomato Breakfast Bowl

This high-protein cottage cheese and roasted tomato bowl takes 25 minutes, delivers about 25 grams of protein per serving, and is built to break a fast without the blood-sugar spike of a bread- or granola-based breakfast.

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

Cottage cheese is one of the highest-protein, lowest-effort foods you can put in a fasting-friendly breakfast — a single cup delivers close to 25 grams of protein with very little carbohydrate, and the slow-digesting casein in it keeps amino acids trickling into your bloodstream for hours rather than spiking and fading. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their natural sugars into something closer to a light jam, so you get real flavor without needing bread, granola, or a sweetener to make the bowl feel finished. The result is a meal that's satisfying enough to break a long fast on but light enough to eat again in a tight eating window.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
• Flaky sea salt and extra olive oil, to finish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the halved tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer, cut side up.
3. Roast for 18–20 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and slightly collapsed and the garlic is golden. Let cool for 2–3 minutes.
4. While the tomatoes roast, divide the cottage cheese between two bowls and drizzle each with the remaining olive oil.
5. Spoon the warm roasted tomatoes and their juices over the cottage cheese.
6. Scatter with torn basil and toasted pine nuts or walnuts if using.
7. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, a final crack of black pepper, and an extra drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately while the tomatoes are still warm.

Nutrition Per Serving

Fasting Compatibility

Best for: 16:8, 18:6, OMAD. The high protein and moderate fat keep you full for hours on relatively few calories, making this an efficient way to break a fast without derailing an otherwise tight eating window.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.