Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1/2 banana, sliced
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
2 tablespoons granola (low-sugar)
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Gather your ingredients: cottage cheese, fresh fruit, and any optional toppings.
2. 2. Wash all fresh produce thoroughly under cool running water.
3. 3. Chop larger fruits into bite-sized pieces (e.g., slice strawberries, dice mango). Small berries are ready as is.
4. 4. Spoon desired amount of cottage cheese (about 1/2 to 1 cup) into a bowl and spread evenly.
5. 5. Arrange the prepared fruit over the cottage cheese, piling high for color and flavor.
6. 6. Sprinkle granola, nuts, or seeds over the fruit for crunch and extra nutrition.
7. 7. If using, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top. Add a dash of cinnamon if desired.
8. 8. Serve immediately for best texture and temperature contrast.
Notes
For meal prep, store washed and chopped fruit in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Keep cottage cheese separate and combine just before serving. To add warmth, gently warm berries on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes before adding. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cottage cheese or thick coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian, gluten-free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 25mg