Description
Discover a creamy, protein‑rich cottage cheese dessert that’s perfect for quick, healthy sweet cravings. This easy recipe blends cottage cheese with honey, vanilla, fresh berries or peaches, and a touch of cinnamon, then tops with chopped almonds or walnuts for crunch. No baking required, making it ideal for busy mornings or a light after‑dinner treat. Enjoy the velvety texture and natural sweetness while getting a boost of protein and essential nutrients in every spoonful. Perfect for snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh fruit (berries, sliced peaches, or mixed)
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and stir gently.
- Fold in fresh fruit, keeping berries whole.
- Add chopped nuts and give a final gentle fold.
- Top with dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full‑fat cottage cheese for creamier texture. Adjust honey to taste. For a dairy‑free version
- substitute with plant‑based creamy yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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