creamy berry cottage cheese bowl

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 1–2 tbsp granola (optional, for crunch)
• 1 tbsp nuts or seeds (almonds, chia, or flax)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Make it creamy (optional but recommended)
   Blend cottage cheese for 20–30 seconds until smooth (gives a yogurt-like texture).
2. Assemble the bowl
   Add cottage cheese to a bowl and top with berries.
3. Sweeten & finish
   Drizzle honey, sprinkle granola and nuts, and add vanilla if using.

Tips & Variations

• Extra protein: add a spoon of peanut butter or protein powder
• Low sugar: skip honey and rely on sweet berries
• Dessert vibe: add dark chocolate chips
• Tropical twist: swap berries for mango or pineapple