Tropical Cottage Cheese Bowl
A quick, no-cook morning bowl featuring protein-packed cottage cheese and sweet pineapple chunks. Chia seeds and coconut flakes add a satisfying crunch and healthy fats.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Digestive comfort
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Fatigue
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Brain fog
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
If mornings are rushed, stir the chia seeds into the cottage cheese the night before. They will plump up nicely in the fridge overnight.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving…
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Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving…
Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving bowl. If you like a hint of sweetness, stir in a small splash of vanilla extract.
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Top the cottage cheese with the pineapple…
Top the cottage cheese with the pineapple chunks.
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Sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes and chia…
Sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes and chia seeds evenly over the top.
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Let the bowl sit for about 2…
Let the bowl sit for about 2 to 3 minutes so the chia seeds can slightly soften and absorb a little moisture, then dig in.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If mornings are rushed
If mornings are rushed, stir the chia seeds into the cottage cheese the night before. They will plump up nicely in the fridge overnight.
Fresh pineapple contains bromelain
Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that supports digestion, but if you need to use canned, simply grab a version packed in its own juice rather than syrup.
You can toast the coconut flakes…
You can toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes to bring out a richer, nuttier flavor.
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