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Healthy High-Protein Breakfast Bowl with Cottage Cheese

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A quick and easy high-protein breakfast bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh berries, nuts, and seeds. Perfect for weight loss and keeping you full until lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese (small-curd or large-curd)
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons raw almonds or walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon flaxseed meal (optional)

Instructions

  1. Scoop 1 cup (225g) of cottage cheese into a mixing bowl. For a smoother texture, blend for 8-10 seconds until creamy but not liquefied (optional).
  2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if using. Mix gently and thoroughly.
  3. Rinse and dry 1/2 cup (75g) fresh berries. Slice large strawberries into halves or quarters. Scatter berries over the cottage cheese base.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds or walnuts on top. Toast nuts lightly in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes if desired, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  5. Mix in 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt and/or 1 teaspoon flaxseed meal if using for extra creaminess and fiber.
  6. Gently stir to mingle flavors or leave layered for presentation. Serve immediately or chill for 5-10 minutes if preferred.

Notes

Do not heat or toast cottage cheese directly as it dries out and burns easily. Layer ingredients rather than mixing to preserve texture and appearance. Toast nuts carefully to enhance flavor. Keep nuts and seeds separate if prepping ahead to avoid sogginess. Use small-curd cottage cheese for creamier texture. Variations include swapping berries for seasonal fruits, using tofu or coconut yogurt for dairy-free, adding nut butters or cooked grains for extra richness and heartiness.

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