Description

A simple, high-protein snack made with cottage cheese, berries, and honey that stabilizes blood sugar and keeps you full without the afternoon crash.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
1/2 cup (75g) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
1 tablespoon (21g) honey
1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans, toasted), optional

Instructions

Drain the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 5-10 minutes to remove excess whey and improve texture.
Stir the cottage cheese in a bowl to break up large curds.
Add fresh berries on top of the cottage cheese.
Drizzle honey over the berries and cottage cheese.
Sprinkle chia seeds and toasted nuts on top.
Gently fold everything together to distribute the honey evenly.
Serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, drain the cottage cheese to remove whey. Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier taste. If using frozen berries, thaw them slightly first. This recipe is naturally gluten-free; ensure toppings like granola are certified gluten-free if needed.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 220
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 450
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25

Keywords: high protein snack, cottage cheese bowl, healthy snack, quick snack, gluten-free snack, vegetarian snack, afternoon energy boost