Cottage Cheese Berry Bowl (Printable version)

A protein-packed bowl with cottage cheese, fresh berries, and crunchy seeds, perfect for a quick snack.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - Cottage cheese (low-fat or regular), 2/3 cup

→ Fruit

02 - Mixed fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries), 1/2 cup

→ Seeds and Toppings

03 - Sunflower seeds, 1 tablespoon
04 - Pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon
05 - Chia seeds, 1 teaspoon
06 - Flaxseeds, 1 teaspoon (optional)
07 - Honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon (optional)

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Ground cinnamon, pinch
09 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to make it:

01 - Place cottage cheese into a serving bowl.
02 - Top the cottage cheese with mixed fresh berries, distributing evenly.
03 - Sprinkle sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds if using across the top in an even layer.
04 - Add honey or maple syrup if desired, drizzling lightly over the mixture.
05 - Finish with a pinch of cinnamon and fresh mint leaves for enhanced flavor and presentation.
06 - Serve immediately while seeds maintain their crunch.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely done before your toast pops up, no actual cooking required.
  • Protein keeps you full way longer than you'd expect from something this simple.
  • The seed crunch turns a creamy bowl into something your teeth actually get excited about.
02 -
  • Toast your seeds in a dry skillet for exactly two minutes if you want them to taste roasted instead of raw, but watch them closely because they'll brown fast and bitter isn't the vibe.
  • Eat this the moment you finish assembling it, because even five minutes in the bowl will soften the seeds and they lose their whole purpose.
03 -
  • Buy seeds in bulk and store them in glass jars in a cool place so you always have them ready, and they'll stay fresher longer than in their original packaging.
  • If your cottage cheese feels too thick, stir in a splash of milk before adding fruit, and it'll taste creamier without losing any texture.
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