Cottage Cheese with Berries and Walnuts
20min
10min
4
303
Chef's Note
For an extra protein boost, I recommend using a high-quality whey isolate protein powder. The key to this dish is using full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess and toasting the walnuts to enhance their flavor. If preparing ahead of time, store the components separately and assemble just before serving to maintain optimal texture.
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Ingredients
3 cups full-fat cottage cheese
4 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
8 leaves fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup of walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Allow to cool before chopping.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of cottage cheese with 4 scoops of vanilla protein powder. Stir until well incorporated and smooth.
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- 4
In a separate bowl, gently toss 1 cup of strawberries, 1 cup of blueberries, and 1 cup of raspberries with 2 tablespoons of honey.
- 5
Divide the cottage cheese mixture evenly among four serving bowls (approximately 3/4 cup per serving).
- 6
Top each serving with an equal portion of the honey-tossed berries.
- 7
Sprinkle each bowl with 1/4 cup of the toasted, chopped walnuts.
- 8
Garnish each serving with 2 fresh mint leaves.
- 9
For best flavor, let the assembled bowls rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
303
30g
15g
14g
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