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Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl


  • Author: hanna trent
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A protein-packed bowl featuring air-fried sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and a generous drizzle of hot honey. Easy to prep and customizable, this meal delivers big flavor and lasting energy.


Ingredients

Scale

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp neutral oil

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

1 lb lean ground beef

2 tbsp taco seasoning

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 cups cottage cheese

2 avocados, cubed or sliced

4 tbsp hot honey (or to taste)

Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

1. Toss sweet potato cubes in oil and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using. Air fry at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.

Raw sweet potato cubes in air fryer basket
Uncooked sweet potato cubes prepped for air frying
Air fryer with crispy sweet potato cubes inside
Crispy sweet potato cubes cooked in an air fryer basket

2. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up, add tomato paste and taco seasoning, and cook until browned.

Seasoned ground beef cooking in a skillet
Crumbled and browned ground beef cooking in a nonstick pan

3. Divide cooked sweet potatoes and beef between four bowls.

4. Top each bowl with cottage cheese and avocado.

5. Drizzle generously with hot honey and enjoy!

Notes

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles if preferred.

Try adding pickled onions, seeds, or roasted chickpeas for more texture.

Use homemade or store-bought hot honey—adjust spice to your liking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: High-Protein, Bowls, Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: hot honey cottage cheese bowl, high protein bowl, sweet potato beef bowl