Cottage Cheese Pineapple Granola Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy cottage cheese meets sweet pineapple and crunchy granola in this protein-packed morning bowl. Ready in 10 minutes.

# 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

→ 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

# Steps to Follow:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent while keeping you full until lunch, no crash afterward.
  • Nothing requires cooking, so you can make it in your pajamas on a Tuesday morning.
  • The texture contrast between creamy, crunchy, and juicy feels genuinely satisfying.
02 -
  • Add granola at the very end—I learned this the hard way after letting it sit and ending up with a sad paste of soggy oats.
  • If your cottage cheese tastes bland on its own, that means it needs the fruit and sweetness to shine; it's meant to be a supporting player here.
03 -
  • Buy cottage cheese that's fresh and creamy; the brand matters way more than you'd think for something this simple.
  • If you have access to a farmers market, grab pineapple from there when it's in season—the difference is noticeable and worth the extra few minutes of prep.
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