Cottage Cheese Berry Parfait (Printer View)

A light, protein-packed blend of creamy cottage cheese, fresh berries, and crunchy granola, ideal for breakfast.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

→ Fruits

02 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
04 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

→ Grains

05 - 1/2 cup low-sugar granola

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Method:

01 - Wash all berries thoroughly under cold running water and slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Spoon 1/4 cup of cottage cheese into the bottom of each of two parfait glasses or bowls.
03 - Layer approximately 1/4 cup of mixed berries over the cottage cheese in each glass.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the berry layer in each glass.
05 - Add another layer of remaining cottage cheese, followed by berries, and granola to create a second layer in each glass.
06 - Drizzle each parfait with honey or maple syrup if desired for additional sweetness.
07 - Top each parfait with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for optimal granola texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes: no cooking, no stress, just layers of good stuff.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied for hours: cottage cheese is honestly a secret weapon that nobody talks about enough.
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast: sweet berries, crunchy granola, creamy base—all totally guilt-free.
02 -
  • Timing is everything with granola: Add it just before serving, or it'll absorb moisture and turn soft and sad—the whole appeal is that contrast between creamy and crunchy.
  • Cold dishes need cold ingredients: Keep your cottage cheese and berries chilled right up until assembly, because a warm parfait is nobody's dream breakfast.
03 -
  • Invest in a good granola: low-sugar doesn't have to taste like cardboard—find one with real nuts and seeds, and it'll elevate the whole experience.
  • Double the recipe on Sunday and eat three mornings in a row: assemble the cottage cheese and berries the night before, then add granola fresh each morning to keep it crunchy.
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