Cottage Cheese Pineapple Granola Bowl (Printable version)

Creamy cottage cheese layered with diced pineapple and crunchy granola for a quick protein-packed morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced

→ Grains

03 - 1/2 cup granola, gluten-free if desired

→ Optional Toppings

04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls
02 - Top each bowl with diced fresh pineapple
03 - Sprinkle granola over pineapple and cottage cheese
04 - Add chia seeds, shredded coconut, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired
05 - Top with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a treat but keeps you full through the morning with serious protein power.
  • You don't cook anything, which means breakfast happens faster than your coffee brews.
  • The sweet-salty-crunchy combination feels indulgent while actually being good for you.
02 -
  • If you prep this the night before, the granola will soften and lose its crunch, so add it fresh in the morning unless you don't mind a soggier texture.
  • The quality of your cottage cheese matters more than you'd think; a good one tastes creamy and mild, while a mediocre one tastes sour and grainy, so taste before you commit.
03 -
  • Keep your granola in an airtight container and add it at the very last moment before eating; this single move preserves the crunch that makes the bowl feel special.
  • If you're meal prepping, store the cottage cheese and pineapple separately and assemble each morning; five minutes in the morning is worth the difference in texture and taste.
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