Fresh Creamy Cottage Cheese Bowl with Pomegranate
A quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with juicy pomegranate seeds, honey, nuts, and fresh mint for a refreshing start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional for toasting nuts)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd fresh creamy cottage cheese
- ½ cup (75 g) pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- A few sprigs fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the pomegranate seeds by cutting the fruit into quarters and gently prying out the arils. Rinse and drain well (about 5 minutes).
- Toast the nuts (optional) in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove promptly and let cool (5 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, scoop 1 cup (240 ml) of creamy cottage cheese. Add 1 tablespoon honey and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Stir gently until well combined, keeping the texture intact (2 minutes).
- Grate 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest over the mixture. Chop a few fresh mint leaves finely and stir them in (2 minutes).
- Transfer the cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl. Sprinkle ½ cup (75 g) of pomegranate seeds evenly over the top. Add the toasted nuts for crunch.
- Drizzle a little extra honey if desired and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Toast nuts lightly to enhance flavor but watch carefully to avoid burning. Add pomegranate seeds and nuts just before serving to keep crunch. For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk or Greek yogurt if needed. Can substitute honey with maple syrup. For vegan version, use plant-based cottage cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 16
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