Crunchy Berry Cottage Cheese Bowl
A quick and refreshing high-protein afternoon snack featuring creamy cottage cheese topped with juicy blueberries and crunchy pumpkin seeds. It is completely soy-free, contains no added sugar, and takes just 3 minutes to assemble.
Prep
3 min
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Total
3 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
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Time saver
If preparing in advance for work, pack the cottage cheese and berries together, but store the pumpkin seeds in a separate small container so they stay crisp.
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Spoon 0.75 cup (170g) of plain low-fat cottage cheese into a small bowl.
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Top the cottage cheese with 0.5 cup (74g) of fresh blueberries.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp (9g) of raw pumpkin…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp (9g) of raw pumpkin seeds over the top.
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Dust lightly with 0.25 tsp (0.6g) of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
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