Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat

02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

04 - 1 tablespoon flaxseeds

05 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

06 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional

07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional

08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.

02 - Arrange mixed fresh berries on top of the cottage cheese.

03 - Sprinkle chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and sliced almonds over the berries.

04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and dust with cinnamon if desired.

05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

01 -

It's ready in under 10 minutes, which means even on mornings when you're running late, you can still eat something that makes you feel taken care of.
The combination of creamy, crunchy, and tart hits every texture and flavor note your mouth is craving at breakfast time.
You get real protein and fiber without feeling like you're eating a bowl of sadness—this tastes like a treat that happens to be good for you.

02 -

If you let this bowl sit for more than a few minutes, the seeds will start to absorb moisture and lose their crunch, so make it and eat it right away unless you don't mind a softer texture.
The quality of your cottage cheese matters more than you'd expect—try a few different brands because some are grainier than others, and you'll find one that feels right to you.

03 -

Buy whole flaxseeds and chia seeds and store them in the freezer where they stay fresher longer and won't develop a stale taste.
If your cottage cheese seems too loose or watery, drain it through a fine-mesh strainer for a few minutes before you add it to the bowl—it makes a surprising difference in texture and taste.