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Irresistible Valentine Cottage Cheese Bowl Easy Healthy Recipe for Two

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A quick and wholesome cottage cheese bowl with fresh berries, honey, and optional chia seeds and almonds, perfect for a healthy Valentine’s Day breakfast or light dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 g) small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
  • A few fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, scoop out 1 cup (240 g) of small-curd cottage cheese. Add 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vanilla extract if using, and stir gently to combine.
  2. Hull and thinly slice 1/2 cup (75 g) of fresh strawberries. Rinse 1/2 cup (75 g) of blueberries and pat dry.
  3. Toast 2 tablespoons (15 g) of slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool (optional).
  4. Spoon the cottage cheese evenly into two small serving bowls. Top each with sliced strawberries and blueberries, dividing the fruit equally.
  5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon (21 g) of honey across the top of each bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5 g) of chia seeds evenly for crunch and nutrition. Scatter toasted almonds if using, and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves.
  6. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Drain watery cottage cheese if needed. Fresh fruit is essential for texture and flavor. Add honey and chia seeds just before serving to avoid clumping. Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning. Variations include swapping fruit seasonally or using vegan alternatives like mashed tofu and maple syrup.

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