Cottage Cheese Berries Seeds (View Print Version)

A creamy cottage cheese bowl topped with fresh berries and a mix of crunchy seeds for a nutritious morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries

→ Seeds and Nuts

03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional

→ Toppings

07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

# Method:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
02 - Arrange mixed berries on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and sliced almonds over the berries.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and dust with cinnamon if desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but tastes like you actually planned your breakfast instead of rushing out the door.
  • The protein keeps you full through mid-morning without that heavy feeling, so you won't be hunting for snacks by 10 AM.
  • Every spoonful has different textures—creamy, crunchy, juicy—which somehow makes eating breakfast feel intentional.
02 -
  • If you make this and let it sit in the fridge, the seeds absorb moisture and lose their crunch—the whole magic of the texture contrast disappears, so assemble right before eating.
  • Cottage cheese brands vary wildly in texture and taste, so if your first attempt feels off, it's probably the brand, not your technique, so experiment until you find your favorite.
03 -
  • Buy cottage cheese from the back of the dairy section where it's coldest, and check the date because freshness really does change the taste of this simple bowl.
  • Toast your seeds lightly in a dry pan for two minutes if you want them to taste more pronounced and less raw—it's a tiny step that shifts the whole flavor profile.
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