This week we’re adding another easy breakfast meal prep to our list! That recipe? A high protein Cottage Cheese Frittata made with 6 simple ingredients you might already have.

There’s a couple ways to make this one and we’ll cover both of them! The first thing you need to start with is either a blender or food processor.

Frittata Prep

Add right into it whatever you’re using 6 large whole eggs or 12 large egg whites. The choice is up to you and your diet, it’ll taste great regardless. The whole eggs will make the recipe higher in fat and calories. I’ll put the nutritional information for both variations below in the recipe card.

Continue with 1 cup of cottage cheese, 3/4 cup of a grated cheese like parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and a little salt. This is your base without vegetables.

If you don’t have access to or don’t like cottage cheese you can use ricotta.

Pro tip? Add in herbs, seasonings, or spices as you desire.

• Basil
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Dill
• Thyme
• Parsley
• Onion or Garlic Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Chili Powder
• Curry Powder
• Cajun Seasoning

Blend or process those ingredients together until smooth.

Frittata Vegetables

The vegetables you choose for your cottage cheese frittata are completely up to you and what you have (ideally, what you like with your eggs). I’m going with a green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, spinach, and some mushrooms today.

Chop those up!

Some of my other favorite frittata vegetables?

• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Cooked Potatoes
• Tomato
• Corn
• Chives

Think outside the box and you’ll have endless variations for this one! Drop a comment below if you experiment with anything not listed here.

Oven Method

From here, if you don’t want to cook your vegetables you can add them right in. Make sure to give everything a quick mix.

Take out an oven safe pan or dish, coat it with some non-stick cooking spray, and pour that mix into whatever you’re using. Top it with 2 ounces of cooked protein like chopped up ham, sausage, or bacon.

Put it into the oven on 350F/176C for around 40-45 minutes depending on the size pan or dish you used. The thicker your cottage cheese frittata is, the longer it’ll take to cook.

Skillet Method

If you want to cook your vegetables, which is usually my preference when I have time, take out at least a 10’’ skillet. Turn your burner on medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Once your skillet heats up, add in your chopped up vegetables and let them cook for a couple minutes or until tender. Turn your burner off, pour in your mix, and top it with your 2 ounces of cooked protein.

Put your skillet right into the oven on 350F/176C for around 20 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when it looks like this…

A couple tips for this one?

1. It freezes great so don’t be afraid to double or triple the recipe!
2. To quickly reheat it you can throw a piece in the microwave for around :30 seconds.
3. If you don’t have a way to reheat it, don’t be scared to eat this one cold…it’s absolutely delicious both ways!

How about some Protein Cinnamon Rolls for dessert!?