Description
A quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast option featuring creamy cottage cheese topped with fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for busy mornings or as a refreshing protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat, as preferred)
- ½ cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon granola or chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, add the cottage cheese as the base.
- Top with fresh berries and sliced banana, spreading them evenly over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle granola or chopped nuts on top for added crunch.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, protein-rich breakfast!
Notes
- Substitute the fruits with seasonal options like mango, kiwi, or pineapple for variety.
- For a savory twist, skip the fruits and honey, and top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Store leftover cottage cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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