Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl

Name: Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat, cold); 1 cup strawberry (hulled and sliced); 0.5 cup blueberry (fresh, rinsed); 1 pcs banana (medium, peeled and sliced); 2 tbsp honey; 0.25 cup almonds (sliced or chopped, toasted if desired); 2 tbsp mint (fresh leaves, for garnish)

RATING

4.4/5(98)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A creamy, protein-packed bowl that comes together in minutes. Cold cottage cheese topped with fresh seasonal fruit, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts for the perfect quick breakfast or light snack.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

241 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 cupcottage cheese · full fat or low fat, cold1 cupstrawberry · hulled and sliced½ cupblueberry · fresh, rinsed1 pcsbanana · medium, peeled and sliced2 tbsphoney¼ cupalmonds · sliced or chopped, toasted if desired2 tbspmint · fresh leaves, for garnish

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

241

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein15g · 25%

Carbs26g · 43%

Fat10g · 37%

Fiber3g

Sugar17g

Saturated fat3g

Cholesterol16mg

Sodium457mg

Potassium352mg

Phosphorus208mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Prep the fruit.
1.Hull the strawberries and slice them thin.
2.Rinse the blueberries and pat dry.
3.Peel the banana and slice into rounds.
TIPUse whatever fresh, in-season fruit you have on hand — peach, mango, and kiwi all work beautifully.
mix
Spoon the cottage cheese into bowls.
Divide the cold cottage cheese evenly among four serving bowls, spreading it to create an even base.
assemble
Arrange the fruit on top.
Artfully arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana rounds over the cottage cheese in each bowl.
TIPCluster each fruit together for a colorful, composed look rather than mixing them.
garnish
Drizzle honey and top with almonds and mint.
Drizzle half a tablespoon of honey over each bowl, scatter the sliced almonds on top, and finish with fresh mint leaves.
serve
Serve immediately.
Bring the bowls to the table right away while the cottage cheese is still cold and the fruit is fresh.
TIPIf making ahead for meal prep, keep the cottage cheese and fruit separate until ready to eat. The bowl takes 2 minutes to assemble once prepped.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For the best texture, always use cold cottage cheese straight from the fridge.
2
Pat berries dry after rinsing to prevent them from making the cottage cheese watery.
3
Toast the almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to deepen their nutty flavor.
4
Swap honey with maple syrup or agave if you prefer a vegan option.
5
Slice bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
6
For a savory-sweet twist, add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

Vegan

Use thick plant-based yogurt (coconut or soy) in place of cottage cheese and replace honey with maple syrup to make this bowl completely plant-based.

High Protein

High-Protein

Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder mixed into the cottage cheese, or top with hemp seeds and extra almonds to push the protein content higher post-workout.

Low Sugar

Low-Sugar

Omit the honey and rely on the natural sweetness of very ripe banana and berries; you can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor without sugar.

Tropical

Swap the berries and banana for diced mango, kiwi, and pineapple, and use coconut flakes instead of almonds for a bright tropical flavor.

HEALTH BENEFITS