Healthy High Protein Cottage Cheese And Berry Parfait
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat or 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons low-sugar granola
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp hearts
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the honey or maple syrup and the ground cinnamon. Stir well until the sweetener is evenly incorporated. If you prefer a completely smooth texture, you can pulse the cottage cheese in a small blender for 30 seconds before adding the sweetener.
- Wash your fresh berries thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice the larger strawberries into bite-sized pieces so they mix easily with the other berries and the cheese base.
- Select a clear glass, mason jar, or breakfast bowl. Spoon approximately half of the sweetened cottage cheese mixture into the bottom of the container, smoothing it out with the back of the spoon.
- Add half of the mixed berries over the first layer of cottage cheese. Sprinkle one tablespoon of the granola and half of the chia seeds over the fruit to create a satisfying crunch in the middle of your parfait.
- Layer the remaining cottage cheese over the fruit and granola. Top with the rest of the berries, the remaining tablespoon of granola, and the rest of the chia seeds. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired and serve immediately.