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Healthy Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl with Berries and Granola

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A quick and wholesome breakfast bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh berries and crunchy granola, perfect for a nutritious morning boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • ½ cup (1.75 oz / 50 g) granola (with nuts and seeds recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon (0.5 fl oz / 15 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (0.17 oz / 5 g) chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon (0.08 fl oz / 2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (a few, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Scoop 1 cup (240 ml) of cottage cheese into a mixing bowl. Whisk gently for 1 to 2 minutes for a smoother texture or skip for chunky.
  2. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if using. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  3. Rinse 1 cup of mixed fresh berries under cold water and pat dry. Hull and slice larger strawberries if needed.
  4. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl. Evenly scatter the berries on top, then sprinkle ½ cup granola and 1 teaspoon chia seeds if using.
  5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and drizzle extra honey if desired.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture contrast. If prepping ahead, keep granola and berries separate and combine just before serving.

Notes

Use chilled cottage cheese and berries for a refreshing bowl. Add granola last to keep it crunchy. Gently whisk cottage cheese to maintain some texture. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with thick coconut or almond milk yogurt. Store components separately if prepping ahead.

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Keywords: healthy breakfast, cottage cheese bowl, berries, granola, quick breakfast, protein breakfast, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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