Blueberry Walnut Cottage Cheese Bowl
A creamy, protein-packed snack featuring fresh blueberries and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a quick, satisfying mid-day energy and focus boost.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 3-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Scoop the cottage cheese into a small…
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Scoop the cottage cheese into a small…
Scoop the cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Top evenly with the blueberries and chopped…
Top evenly with the blueberries and chopped walnuts.
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Finish with a light dusting of ground…
Finish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon and a tiny pinch of sea salt, then stir gently to combine before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Toasting the walnuts in a dry…
Toasting the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding them brings out their natural oils and adds a deeper, richer flavor.
If you only have frozen blueberries…
If you only have frozen blueberries on hand, microwave them for 15-30 seconds first; they will release a lovely, natural syrup that swirls perfectly into the cheese.
Look for cottage cheese with live…
Look for cottage cheese with live active cultures to get a gentle probiotic boost for gut health.
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