Cottage Cheese And Nectarine Bowl
A quick, high-protein snack pairing creamy cottage cheese with a sweet, juicy white nectarine. This simple combination is perfectly balanced to keep you satisfied without any added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marriah + Lila
Marriah 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Storage: Best enjoyed immediately to prevent the nectarine from browning, but you can slice the nectarine ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
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Instructions
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Scoop the cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Slice the white nectarine in half
Slice the white nectarine in half, discard the pit, and slice the flesh into bite-sized wedges.
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Arrange the white nectarine wedges on top…
Arrange the white nectarine wedges on top of the cottage cheese.
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Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon…
Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired and serve immediately.
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