Quick Cottage Cheese and Seed Power Bowl
A creamy, savory, no-cook bowl featuring high-protein cottage cheese, hemp seeds, and crisp cucumbers. Perfect for a busy lunch that comes together in just two minutes.
Prep
2 min
Cook
0 min
Total
2 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Erica + Lila
Erica 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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
2 min
Cook
0 min
Total
2 min
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop 1 cup (225g) of low-fat cottage…
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Scoop 1 cup (225g) of low-fat cottage…
Scoop 1 cup (225g) of low-fat cottage cheese into a portable bowl or container.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp (30g) of shelled hemp…
Sprinkle 2 tbsp (30g) of shelled hemp seeds directly over the cottage cheese.
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Add 0.5 cups (50g) of sliced cucumber and 0.5 cups (75g) of halved cherry tomatoes on top.
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Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin…
Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients and season with a pinch of black pepper.
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Mix gently with a spoon or eat…
Mix gently with a spoon or eat layered right away.
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