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Fresh High-Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

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A quick and easy high-protein breakfast bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh fruit, nuts, chia seeds, and a hint of lemon zest for a nutritious and delicious start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (75g) fresh fruit (diced ripe peaches, berries, or mango)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) chia seeds (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) raw honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) toasted slivered almonds or walnuts
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Measure out 1 cup (225g) of small-curd cottage cheese and transfer it to your mixing bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes if it just came out of the fridge.
  2. Wash and dice about ½ cup (75g) of your chosen fresh fruit.
  3. Add the diced fruit to the cottage cheese along with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of chia seeds.
  4. Drizzle 1 teaspoon (5ml) of raw honey over the mixture. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  5. Grate about ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon zest directly into the bowl.
  6. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) of pure vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Top the bowl with 2 tablespoons (15g) of toasted slivered almonds or walnuts.
  8. Give everything one last gentle stir to distribute nuts and seeds evenly.
  9. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to an hour if preferred.

Notes

[‘Use small-curd cottage cheese for creaminess without excess moisture.’, ‘Toast nuts carefully over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.’, ‘Gently fold ingredients to keep cottage cheese curds intact.’, ‘Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor; bottled zest lacks brightness.’, ‘Add honey gradually to avoid over-sweetening.’, ‘Can prepare ahead by mixing all except nuts and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add nuts before serving.’, ‘Warm fruit slightly before mixing to enhance sweetness if desired.’]

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