Hot Honey Bowls: The High-Protein, High-Fibre Viral Recipe You’ll Actually Want to Eat Every Week

There’s a reason the Hot Honey Bowl has gone viral—and we’ve taken it up a notch by adding more fibre, more balance, and a whole lot of satisfaction.

This recipe is everything you want in a weekday meal: it’s high in protein, packed with whole foods, and it keeps you full for hours. Plus, it’s got that sweet ‘n spicy combo that hits just right. If you’re someone who’s struggled to stick to meal prep because it feels bland or boring—this one’s for you.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High in protein to support strength goals
• Loaded with fibre to help with fullness and digestion
• Perfect for meal prep – reheats like a dream, just remove the mince and kumara and heat seperately from the salad
• Customisable – swap mince for chicken, tofu or beans
• Bloody delicious – that hot honey drizzle? Game-changer.

Ingredients (Serves 4–5)

• 1 large kumara (skin on for extra fibre)
• 500g lean beef mince
• 2 packets taco seasoning
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 bag baby spinach
• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes
• 1 capsicum
• 2 tablespoons runny honey
• Chili flakes, to taste
• Olive oil spray

‍Method

Dice the kumara, keeping the skin on for fibre, and toss with a light spray of olive oil and about ¼ packet of taco seasoning. Pop it into the air fryer at 160°C for 20–25 minutes, until it’s golden and soft inside.

While the kumara cooks, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and brown the beef mince with one packet of taco seasoning. Cook it through until it’s fully browned and fragrant.

Meanwhile, prep your fresh toppings by quartering the cherry tomatoes and dicing the capsicum.

Now, assemble your bowls: start with a bed of spinach, add in your roasted kumara and taco-seasoned beef, then scatter over the cherry tomatoes and capsicum. Top each bowl with 2–3 heaped tablespoons of cottage cheese.

To finish it off, drizzle with runny honey and sprinkle with chili flakes for that signature hot honey kick.

💡 Make It Your Way

• Vegetarian? Swap beef for black beans or crumbled tofu
• Dairy-free? Use a plant-based alternative to cottage cheese or swap for extra tofu
• Spice lover? Add fresh jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce
• On the go? These pack perfectly into meal prep containers, keep the salad in separate containers

Final Thoughts

This one’s become a go-to for so many of our Reliberate clients because it ticks all the boxes—easy, tasty, nourishing, and flexible. It’s not about restriction—it’s about building meals that actually work for your life.

Let us know if it makes it into your weekly rotation—we love seeing your creations - tag us on instagram @reliberatefitness

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