Cottage Cheese with Sliced Peaches and Almonds
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Chef's Note
For the best flavor, use perfectly ripe peaches that yield slightly to gentle pressure. If peaches aren't in season, you can substitute with canned peaches in juice (not syrup), drained well. The lemon zest adds a bright note that balances the sweetness of the honey and peaches while enhancing the cottage cheese's flavor profile.
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Ingredients
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 medium fresh peaches, ripe
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 leaves fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup whole grain granola
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- 1
Wash the peaches thoroughly under cold running water.
- 2
Slice the peaches into thin wedges, removing the pit. Place in a medium bowl.
- 3
Toast 1/4 cup of sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon until well combined.
- 5
In a serving bowl, add 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese and gently fold in the honey-cinnamon mixture.
- 6
Finely chop 3 mint leaves and grate 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest. Mix these into the cottage cheese.
- 7
Arrange the sliced peaches on top of the cottage cheese mixture.
- 8
Sprinkle the toasted almonds, 1/4 cup of whole grain granola, and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds over the peaches.
- 9
For meal prep: Prepare 5 separate containers with the cottage cheese mixture at the bottom. Store the peach slices, toasted almonds, granola, and chia seeds in separate containers. Assemble just before eating to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
556
35g
63g
19g
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