Apple Pecan Crumble Cottage Cheese Bowl

If you’re craving something warm and comforting but don’t have time to bake, this Apple Pecan Crumble Cottage Cheese Bowl is about to become your new favorite breakfast.

Warm cinnamon apples, crunchy pecans, creamy cottage cheese, and a simple cereal crumble come together in minutes. It tastes a little like apple crisp and a little like cheesecake, making it the perfect way to start a busy morning.

Why You’ll Love This Bowl

• Ready in about 5 minutes
• High in protein
• Naturally sweetened with fruit
• Great for breakfast or lunch
• Uses pantry and refrigerator staples
• Feels like dessert without the guilt

Quick Facts

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 minutes
• Total Time: 7 minutes
• Servings: 1
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Microwave
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 medium apple, cored and diced
• 1 packet stevia
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 2 pecan halves for garnish
• ¼ cup cereal crumble or crushed granola

Instructions

1. Place the diced apple in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Sprinkle with stevia and cinnamon and toss to coat.
3. Microwave for 2 minutes, or until the apples are softened and fragrant.
4. Add the cottage cheese to one side of a serving bowl.
5. Spoon the warm apples onto the other side.
6. Add the chopped pecans along the bottom edge of the bowl.
7. Sprinkle the cereal crumble down the center.
8. Garnish with pecan halves and serve immediately.

Easy Swaps

• Use walnuts instead of pecans.
• Swap maple syrup for stevia.
• Use pears instead of apples.
• Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra fall flavor.