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Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl

November 29, 2025 Amanda Plott

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Who says you can’t have your BLT and eat it too—healthier, that is? If you’re a fan of the classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich but want to skip the bread and load up on protein instead, the Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl is your new best friend. This dish takes all the tasty goodness of a BLT and flips it into a bowl that’s packed with fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy cottage cheese, making it a perfect guilt-free meal anytime.

What Makes This Bowl So Good?

Protein-packed, low-carb, and full of flavor. Cottage cheese sneaks in a serious dose of protein and calcium without the heaviness of traditional cheese or mayo. The bacon brings that crave-worthy salty crunch, while fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce add color, fiber, and crunch. You’ve got a bright, satisfying dish that feels indulgent but fuels your body right.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Versatility: This bowl works as a quick lunch, a healthy snack, or even a light dinner.

  • Satiating without the guilt: With cottage cheese’s creamy texture and bacon’s bold flavor, you won’t feel like you’re missing out.

  • Easy to customize: Swap out lettuce for spinach, add avocado, or try a poached egg on top for extra protein.

  • Kid-friendly and adult-approved! Everyone loves a BLT, and this bowl version is a fresh way to sneak more nutrients into your day.

Final Thoughts

The Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl is proof that classic comfort foods can be reimagined in a healthy, tasty way. It’s fast, it’s fresh, and it absolutely delivers on flavor—and best of all, it keeps those pesky calories and carbs in check without sacrificing any satisfaction. Try it out and let your taste buds celebrate guilt-free goodness!

Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl

Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl

Yield: 1
Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

If you’re a fan of the classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich but want to skip the bread and load up on protein instead, the Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl is your new best friend.

Ingredients

  • 1 C. Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1/4 C. Shredded Lettuce
  • 10 Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 2 Tbsp. Cooked & Crumbled Bacon
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Scoop the 1 C. Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese into a bowl.
  2. Top with the 1/4 C. Shredded Lettuce, 10 Halved Cherry Tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp. Cooked & Crumbled Bacon.
  3. Season with Salt & Pepper to Taste and enjoy right away!

Recommended Products

DAISY BRAND 2% Cottage Cheese

Hormel Real Bacon Crumble Topping

Amazon Grocery, Cherry Tomatoes

Nutrition Facts

Calories

246

Fat (grams)

6 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3 g

Carbs (grams)

14 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

12 g

Sugar (grams)

11 g

Protein (grams)

36 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1552 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

29 mg

Nutritional Claims: High Protein • Low Carb • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free •Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • Benessere

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