Raspberry Pistachio Cottage Cheese Bowl
A quick, protein-packed breakfast featuring cultured cottage cheese topped with fresh raspberries and crunchy pistachios. Ground flaxseeds add a boost of gentle fiber and omega-3s for a perfect morning start.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Appetite changes
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Low energy
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Brain fog
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep tbsp shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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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 little warm spice, stir in a dash of cinnamon.
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Top evenly with the fresh raspberries and…
Top evenly with the fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios.
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Sprinkle the ground flaxseeds over the top…
Sprinkle the ground flaxseeds over the top just before eating to incorporate healthy, anti-inflammatory fats.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For the most digestive support
For the most digestive support, check the label and choose a "cultured" cottage cheese, which contains live active probiotics similar to yogurt.
Always use ground or milled flaxseeds…
Always use ground or milled flaxseeds rather than whole seeds. Whole flaxseeds pass through the digestive tract intact, meaning you'll miss out on their fiber and omega-3 benefits.
If prepping this the night before
If prepping this the night before, keep the pistachios in a separate small container and add them in the morning to maintain their crunch.
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