5-Minute Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy cottage cheese paired with fresh berries and crunchy seeds for a speedy, wholesome snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 150 g (2/3 cup) low-fat or regular cottage cheese

→ Fruit

02 - 75 g (1/2 cup) mixed fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)

→ Seeds & Toppings

03 - 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
05 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon flaxseeds (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
09 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Method:

01 - Place cottage cheese into a serving bowl.
02 - Top the cottage cheese with mixed fresh berries.
03 - Sprinkle sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds evenly over the berries.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
05 - Add a pinch of cinnamon and fresh mint leaves for enhanced flavor.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get real protein and lasting energy without spending time cooking or standing at the stove.
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, even though it's genuinely good for you.
  • The texture contrast between creamy and crunchy keeps your mouth engaged in every bite.
02 -
  • If you let this sit for more than five minutes, the seeds will start absorbing moisture from the berries and lose their crunch—so eat it immediately or assemble it just before you plan to sit down.
  • Toasting your seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them creates an almost nutty flavor intensity that changes the entire bowl.
03 -
  • Buy seeds in bulk and store them in an airtight container in your freezer—they'll stay fresh for months and taste noticeably better than stale pantry versions.
  • If you find yourself making this multiple times a week, prep a seed blend in advance so assembly takes literally two minutes instead of five.
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