Cherry Cheesecake for Breakfast!

    Cherry Cheesecake Breakfast Bowl

    A breakfast bowl with cottage cheese, chia seeds, chopped cherries, peanut butter drizzle, and crunchy cereal

    Cherry Cheesecake Breakfast Bowl is a healthy spin on dessert for breakfast. Creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, cherries, and crunchy protein crumbles come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but is secretly good for you. A high-protein (hello, 35 grams!) breakfast you’ll want to wake up for!

    A breakfast bowl with cottage cheese, chia seeds, chopped cherries, peanut butter drizzle, and crunchy cereal

    Cherry Cheesecake for Breakfast

    cookbook author erin clarke of well plated

    If cheesecake for breakfast sounds a little scandalous… lean in. This bowl captures all the flavor and texture of a slice of cherry cheesecake but skips the heavy sugar, cream cheese, and thick crust in favor of nourishing ingredients that will actually keep you full! Healthier cheesecake is also the vibe of my Greek Yogurt Cheesecake.

    • Easy to prep ahead, which is ideal for busy mornings.
    • High in protein thanks to creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.
    • Naturally sweet from juicy cherries (you must try my Cherry Pie Filling next!) and a touch of honey and nut butter.
    A breakfast bowl with cottage cheese, chia seeds, chopped cherries, peanut butter drizzle, and crunchy cereal
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    Cherry Cheesecake Breakfast Bowl

    This high protein breakfast bowl has 35 grams protein and tastes like dessert! Feel free to change up the fruit to suit the season.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 1 bowl
    Calories 450kcal
    Author Erin Clarke / Well Plated

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup 2% cottage cheese I used Good Culture
    • ½ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
    • 1 cup cherries pitted and halved
    • 2 teaspoons honey or to taste
    • ¼ cup crushed protein cereal I used cinnamon; or use granola or crunched up graham crackers!
    • 1 tablespoon almond butter optional, for drizzling
    • ½ teaspoon chia seeds optional

    Instructions

    • In the bottom of your bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
    • Arrange the cherries cut-side down in a small skillet. Heat over medium-high until the cherries begin to warm and juice sizzles at the edges. Drizzle with honey, then let sizzle 30 seconds more. Spoon the cherries and all the yummy honey juices over the cottage cheese mixture.
    • Top with the cereal, then drizzle with almond butter and sprinkle with chia seeds. DEVOUR!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl (with toppings) | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 4mg

    Recipe Variations

    • Low Carb, High Protein. Skip the cereal topping, or choose a lower carb high-protein granola.
    • Crunchy Breakfast Bowl. Top with chopped almonds, pecans, or granola.
    • Swap the Fruit. Blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries all work well here—use whatever is in season!

    More Healthy Breakfast Ideas

    • Protein Overnight Oats
    • Healthy Breakfast Casserole
    • Strawberry Smoothie