5-Minute Cottage Cheese Berry Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy cottage cheese paired with fresh berries and crunchy seeds for a quick, wholesome snack or breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 150 g cottage cheese, low-fat or regular

→ Fruit

02 - 75 g mixed fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries

→ Seeds and Toppings

03 - 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
05 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon flaxseeds, optional
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Optional

08 - Pinch of cinnamon
09 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cottage cheese in a serving bowl.
02 - Top cottage cheese with mixed fresh berries.
03 - Sprinkle sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds if using evenly over the berries.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
05 - Add a pinch of cinnamon and fresh mint leaves for extra flavor if preferred.
06 - Serve immediately while ingredients are fresh and chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It actually tastes good: The creamy cottage cheese against bright berries and that surprising seed crunch is a textural moment that keeps you interested.
  • Zero kitchen drama: No heat, no timing, no way to mess it up, which means you can make it even when your brain hasn't fully woken up.
  • Protein that sticks with you: This isn't just a snack that disappears; it genuinely satisfies you through the afternoon slump.
02 -
  • Timing is everything: Assemble this bowl right before you eat it, not five minutes before, or the seeds will start to soften and lose their crunch, which defeats half the purpose.
  • Quality cottage cheese matters more than you'd think: I learned this the hard way when I grabbed a watery container one morning and the whole bowl felt sad; invest in a brand you actually like.
03 -
  • Cold bowls make a difference: If you have time, chill your serving bowl in the fridge for a few minutes before assembling; the extra cold makes the whole experience feel fresher and more intentional.
  • Seed choice is personal: Experiment with what seeds you actually enjoy; if you hate sunflower seeds, skip them and use more pumpkin seeds instead, because eating something you genuinely like matters more than following instructions perfectly.
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