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Irresistible Valentines Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe with Banana and Granola for a Perfect Healthy Breakfast

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A creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese bowl combined with mashed ripe banana and crunchy granola, perfect for a quick, healthy, and indulgent breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) small-curd or creamy cottage cheese
  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed slightly
  • ½ cup (50 g) granola, preferably cinnamon or honey-flavored
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (10 g) chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
  • A small handful of fresh berries or pomegranate seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel one large ripe banana and place it in a mixing bowl. Mash gently with a fork or spoon until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup (225 g) of small-curd cottage cheese to the mashed banana. Stir gently to combine until creamy and slightly textured. For a smoother base, pulse in a blender for 10 seconds if desired.
  3. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup if using. Mix well (about 1 minute).
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon (10 g) chia or flaxseeds if using.
  5. Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl or glass. Sprinkle ½ cup (50 g) granola evenly over the top.
  6. Add a handful of fresh berries or pomegranate seeds for color and tartness.
  7. Serve immediately to keep granola crunchy. If prepping ahead, keep granola separate and add just before serving.

Notes

Drain cottage cheese slightly if too watery to avoid sogginess. Mash banana enough to release sweetness but keep some texture. Add granola just before serving to maintain crunch. Can swap cottage cheese for plant-based yogurt for dairy-free option. Use gluten-free granola for gluten-free diet.

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