Cinnamon Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl With Pumpkin Seeds
A creamy, high-protein cottage cheese bowl sweetened with honey and cinnamon, topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds. Quick to prepare with zero cooking required.
Prep
5 min
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0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Anna + Lila
Anna 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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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
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Store pumpkin seeds in an airtight container in a cool pantry to maintain freshness.
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Instructions
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Measure the cottage cheese into a small…
Measure the cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Drizzle the honey over the top and…
Drizzle the honey over the top and sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Scatter the raw pumpkin seeds across the…
Scatter the raw pumpkin seeds across the bowl right before eating for maximum crunch.
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