Loaded Sweet Potato with Cottage Cheese
Baked sweet potato split open and loaded with cottage cheese, chicken, pecans, and a honey drizzle. 38g protein in a single satisfying potato.
PROTEIN 38g
CALORIES 440
P:E RATIO 0.8
TIME 50m
YIELD 4
P:E 0.8
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
4 large sweet potatoes CARB BASE
2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%) DAIRY
1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded 38G PROTEIN
1/4 cup chopped pecans FLAVOR
2 tbsp honey FLAVOR
1/4 tsp cinnamon FLAVOR
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR
Fresh chives for garnish FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Bake sweet potatoes in advance and store for 5 days. Assemble fresh or store topped for 3 days.
- Batching: Cottage cheese is having a moment — it adds creamy texture AND 14g protein per half cup.
- Reheat: Microwave the potato for 2 minutes. Add cottage cheese and toppings (best at room temp or cold).
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork several times.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Bake directly on the oven rack for 40-45 minutes until fork-tender.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Split each potato open and fluff the inside with a fork.
04
THE MACRO PREP
Top each potato with 1/2 cup cottage cheese, shredded chicken, and chopped pecans.
05
STEP 5
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
06
STEP 6
Season with salt, pepper, and fresh chives.
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FULL EXECUTION PLANS
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servings
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish