Cottage Cheese Breakfast Banana Split
Indulge in a wholesome and delightful twist on the classic banana split with this Cottage Cheese Breakfast Banana Split. As soon as I saw this easy healthy recipe in the Winter 2020 Hungry Girl Magazine I knew I wanted to give it a try.
A generous scoop of creamy protein-packed cottage cheese tops a base of sliced banana. Fresh raspberries (or strawberries) and blueberries add bursts of color and natural sweetness, while a sprinkle of granola introduces a delightful crunch.
Drizzled with a tiny ribbon of honey and sprinkling of almonds, this breakfast banana split is a symphony of flavors and textures that transforms your morning into a nutritious and delicious celebration. It’s the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients that will keep you satisfied for hours.
Easy Breakfast Banana Split
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Easy High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast?
According to my calculations, each serving has 240 calories and:
3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
What is a Good Weight Watchers Breakfast?
The best Weight Watchers breakfast is the one that works for you! On WW you can feel free to start your day off in whatever healthy way feels right. It can be as big or small, as fancy or simple, as traditional or nontraditional as feels right to you.
Breakfast Bars, Cold Cereal, Eggs, Oatmeal, Smoothies, Pancakes, Mugs, Fruit, Danish, Muffins, Toast, Yogurt, Soup, Sandwich, Wraps, Pizza, Leftovers, even Healthy Breakfast Cookies are all fair game.
Why is Cottage Cheese & Fruit a Healthy Breakfast Option for WeightWatchers?
Cottage cheese and fruit make for a healthy breakfast option for Weight Watchers for several reasons:
Protein Boost: Cottage cheese is rich in protein, which is essential for promoting satiety and preserving lean muscle mass. Protein also plays a key role in weight management, and incorporating it into breakfast helps keep you fuller for longer.
Low Points: Weight Watchers assigns Points to different foods based on their nutritional content. Cottage cheese, particularly the low-fat or non-fat varieties, tends to have relatively low Points, making it a favorable choice for those following the Weight Watchers program. On the latest WW Program, nonfat cottage cheese is a Zero Points food choice.
Balanced Nutrition: Combining cottage cheese with fresh fruit adds a variety of essential nutrients. Fruits contribute vitamins, minerals, and natural sweetness, creating a well-rounded and nutritious breakfast.
Fiber Content: Many fruits are a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and contributes to a feeling of fullness. This can be beneficial for weight management by helping control overall calorie intake.
Versatility: Cottage cheese pairs well with a variety of fruits, allowing for a diverse and flavorful breakfast experience. Whether you prefer berries, melons, or tropical fruits, you can customize your cottage cheese and fruit bowl to suit your taste.
Simple and Quick: Cottage cheese and fruit is a convenient and quick breakfast option that requires minimal preparation. This makes it suitable for busy mornings and adheres to the practical and sustainable aspects of the Weight Watchers approach.
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Banana Split Ingredients
⅓ cup low fat cottage cheese
¼ cup blueberries
¼ cup raspberries
1 tablespoon granola
1-½ teaspoons sliced almonds
½ teaspoon honey
How To Make WW Cottage Cheese Breakfast Banana Split?
Step 1: Place the sliced banana on a plate or bowl.
Step 2: Top with cottage cheese, raspberries & blueberries.
Step 3: Sprinkle with granola and almonds
Step 4: Drizzle with honey and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This easy healthy breakfast couldn’t be easier to prepare. Just arrange sliced banana, cottage cheese and toppings on a plate or in a bowl. Modify to suit your tastes, what’s in season and what you have on hand. If you are following Weight Watchers, just be sure to adjust your SmartPoints accordingly.
Variations & Substitutions
No cottage cheese?
Substitute your favorite yogurt.
Different fruit?
Any fruit will work here: sliced strawberries, crushed or chunks of pineapple, chopped peaches, or apple or pear would all be great.
Different cereal?
Granola, grapenuts, Cheerios, crushed Special K, Kashi Go lean, Chex, I used crushed up Barbara’s Morning Oat Crunch.
Different nuts?
Any chopped nut would work: walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds, peanuts or skip ’em.
Different syrup?
Instead of honey, drizzle on a bit of maple syrup, agave or golden syrup. Substitute your favorite sugar free syrup – maple, chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, blueberry – to shave a SmartPoint.
Additions?
Chopped dried fruit, chopped freeze dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows.
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Easy Healthy Cottage Cheese Breakfast Banana Split
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
No cottage cheese? Substitute your favorite yogurt
Different fruit? Any fruit will work here: sliced strawberries, crushed or chunks of pineapple, chopped peaches, or apple would all be great
Different cereal? Granola, grapenuts, cheerios, crushed Special K, Kashi Go lean, Chex, I used Barbara’s Morning Oat Cruch
Different nuts? Any chopped nut would work: walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds, peanuts or skip em
Different syrup? Substitute your favorite sugar free syrup – chocolate, butterscotch,
Additions: Chopped dried fruit, chopped freeze dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
Serving size: 1 breakfast banana split
Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Recipe source: Winter 2020 Hungry Girl Magazine
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan’s ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, you’re likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Originally published April 2020, Updated with new photos & content Jan 2023
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