Herbed Berry and Seed Cottage Cheese Bowl
A creamy, savory-sweet cottage cheese bowl topped with fresh berries, hemp hearts, and pumpkin seeds. It is a quick, no-cook protein snack designed to satisfy evening cravings while keeping blood pressure and blood sugar steady.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Cate + Lila
Cate 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Divide the low-sodium cottage cheese equally into…
Divide the low-sodium cottage cheese equally into two serving bowls.
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Wash the fresh blueberries and gently pat…
Wash the fresh blueberries and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Scatter the fresh blueberries
Scatter the fresh blueberries, hemp hearts, and raw pumpkin seeds evenly over the cottage cheese in each bowl.
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Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and…
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the top of both bowls as a refreshing garnish.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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