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Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and granola in a ceramic bowl.
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Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl

A protein-packed breakfast bowl layered with creamy cottage cheese, fresh summer berries, and crunchy toppings that comes together in five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat, as desired
  • 1 tbsp honey plus more for drizzling
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh Fruit
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup blueberries
  • 0.5 cup raspberries
Toppings
  • 0.25 cup granola for crunch
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 4 fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Two serving bowls

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until evenly combined. This small step transforms plain cottage cheese into something that tastes like dessert.
  2. Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters or halves depending on size. Rinse the blueberries and raspberries gently and pat dry with a paper towel so they do not water down the bowl.
  3. Divide the seasoned cottage cheese between two shallow bowls, spreading it to create a bed. Arrange the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in sections over the top for a pretty presentation.
  4. Sprinkle granola and chia seeds over the berries. Drizzle with a little extra honey if you like, garnish with mint, and serve immediately while the granola stays crunchy.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, look for small-curd cottage cheese or blend full-fat cottage cheese for 30 seconds until silky. Swap in whatever fruit looks best at the market - blackberries, peaches, or cherries all work beautifully. The granola will soften if left sitting, so add it just before eating or pack it separately for meal prep.