Cinnamon Peach & Almond Cottage Cheese Bowl
A creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese bowl topped with juicy fresh peaches and crunchy almonds. A sprinkle of chia seeds and cinnamon adds the perfect finish for a satisfying morning meal.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Food processor · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes ahead of time to amplify their crunch and nutty flavor.
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- 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
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Next: Scoop the cottage cheese into a serving…
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Scoop the cottage cheese into a serving…
Scoop the cottage cheese into a serving bowl.
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Pit and dice the peach
Pit and dice the peach, then scatter the pieces over the cottage cheese.
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Top with the sliced almonds and chia…
Top with the sliced almonds and chia seeds.
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Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon
Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon, and stir everything gently before eating to combine the textures and flavors.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If fresh peaches are out of…
If fresh peaches are out of season, swap in frozen peach slices (thawed) or 1/2 cup of canned peaches packed in 100% juice (drained well).
Toast the sliced almonds in a…
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes ahead of time to amplify their crunch and nutty flavor.
If you prefer a smoother texture
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese in a food processor beforehand to give it a creamy, yogurt-like consistency.
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