Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl (Print)

A creamy mix of cottage cheese, strawberries, banana, and honey for a refreshing snack or breakfast.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 small banana, sliced
04 - 1/2 cup blueberries, optional
05 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, optional

→ Toppings

06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly, hull strawberries, and slice as needed.
02 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange sliced strawberries, banana slices, and any additional fruit over the cottage cheese base.
04 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over each bowl.
05 - Sprinkle with nuts and seeds if desired, then garnish with fresh mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately while fruit is fresh and components are distinct.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time to assemble than brewing coffee, yet feels like you're treating yourself to something special.
  • The protein from cottage cheese keeps you satisfied for hours, unlike the empty satisfaction of sugary cereal.
  • Fresh fruit and honey create natural sweetness that doesn't leave your mouth feeling sticky or artificial.
02 -
  • Cottage cheese has a reputation for being bland or unappetizing, but that's only true if you let it sit plain—the toppings are what make this work, so don't skimp on the quality or quantity of fruit and honey.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think; cold cottage cheese straight from the fridge stays creamy, while room temperature cottage cheese becomes grainy and unpleasant, so always serve immediately.
03 -
  • Buy cottage cheese close to when you plan to use it, as it doesn't keep as long as yogurt and older cottage cheese develops an unpleasant tang.
  • If you're adding nuts or seeds, toast them lightly first—five minutes in a dry pan over medium heat wakes up their flavor and makes them crunchier than raw.
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