Fresh Valentines Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe with Pomegranate Crunch
A quick, wholesome, and charming breakfast bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with crunchy pomegranate seeds, honey, and toasted nuts for a fresh and festive start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup (75 g) fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey (raw or wildflower)
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) chopped toasted almonds or walnuts (optional but recommended)
- A few fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- A pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully remove the seeds from one fresh pomegranate, scoring the skin and breaking it apart over a bowl. Set aside ½ cup (75 g) of seeds.
- Toast 2 tablespoons (15 g) of chopped almonds or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir frequently and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, and a pinch of cinnamon if using. Stir gently to blend flavors.
- Finely chop a few mint leaves (about 1 tablespoon) and fold them into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cottage cheese base into a serving bowl and sprinkle the toasted nuts evenly over the top.
- Generously scatter the pomegranate seeds on top.
- Drizzle a little extra honey or add more mint leaves for garnish if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for creamier texture. Toast nuts evenly over medium heat to avoid burning. Add pomegranate seeds just before serving to keep crunch. Honey sweetness can be adjusted to taste. For dairy-free, use plant-based cottage cheese alternatives. Store cottage cheese mixture and pomegranate seeds separately to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
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