Fresh Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe with Vibrant Fruit Medley for Easy Healthy Breakfast
A quick and easy fresh cottage cheese bowl combined with a vibrant medley of fresh fruits, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack that is both refreshing and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh small-curd cottage cheese
- ½ cup (75 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup (75 g) blueberries, fresh
- 1 medium kiwifruit, peeled and diced
- ½ cup (90 g) mandarin orange segments, peeled
- ½ ripe banana, sliced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) chopped toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts, optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse all fresh fruit under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries, peel and dice kiwifruit, segment mandarins, and slice the banana. Set aside in a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice and gently fold together to brighten the flavor.
- Gently fold the prepared fruit into the cottage cheese mixture, being careful not to mash delicate berries.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup over the bowl, then give a light stir to combine (optional).
- Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts on top for crunch and add a few fresh mint leaves for garnish. Serve immediately or chill briefly.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Pat berries dry if too watery to avoid thinning the cottage cheese. Slice bananas last to prevent browning. Toast nuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes for extra crunch and flavor. Serve immediately or chill briefly. Store cottage cheese and fruit separately if preparing ahead to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 20
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