Description
A quick and easy recipe for Cottage Cheese with Fruit that can be customized to make a sweeter or savory version. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Sweeter Version:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh
- 1/2 cup strawberries, fresh + sliced
- 5 small leaves fresh mint, chopped
- Honey (to drizzle)
Savoury Version:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh
- 1/2 cup strawberries, fresh + sliced
- 5 small leaves of fresh basil, chopped
- Balsamic glaze (to drizzle)
- Black pepper, as desired
Instructions
- Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl or cup. Top with fresh fruit.
- For the sweeter version: top with fresh mint leaves and drizzle with honey.
- For a more savory version: top with fresh basil, a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Stir all ingredients together + dig in!
Notes
- MAKE AHEAD: While best enjoyed fresh, feel free to make these recipes a day in advance. Store in an airtight container or cover the bowl and place in the fridge.
- PORTABLE VERSION: Want to take this recipe on the go? Feel free to place all the ingredients into portable (and reusable) containers or jars. That way, you’ll have your own cottage cheese fruit cups to bring with you to work or school. Just be sure to pack a spoon!
- OTHER TOPPINGS: Feel free to experiment with other toppings, such as…
- other berries, like raspberries or blackberries
- other fruits, like pineapples, peaches, plums, or nectarines
- additional nuts or seeds, like pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds
- granola (for the sweeter version)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 5g
- Protein: Approx. 15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg
