Cottage Cheese and Peaches
Cottage Cheese with Peaches is served as a fast and healthy snack that is comprised of cottage cheese and juicy slices of peach. Dressed with honey, chia seeds and filled with granola, this is a light yet protein-rich dessert that can be enjoyed as a snack or served for breakfast. This can be made within 5 minutes, so this is an ideal healthy low calorie, high protein snack for the person on the go.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 medium-sized ripe peaches sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- 2 tablespoons granola optional
- A pinch of cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash the peaches thoroughly. Slice them into thin wedges or cubes, depending on your preference.
- Assemble the Snack: In two small bowls, divide the cottage cheese evenly. Top each bowl with half of the sliced peaches.
- Optional Toppings: Drizzle honey over the top for added sweetness. Sprinkle chia seeds, granola, and a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your healthy, protein-packed snack!
Notes
- Alternative to Fresh Peaches: If fresh peaches are not available, you can substitute with canned peaches in natural juice. Drain them well before adding to the dish.
- Vegan Option: To make this dish vegan, replace the cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative like almond or tofu-based cottage cheese.
- Storage: This recipe is best served fresh, but you can store the cottage cheese and peach slices separately in the fridge for up to two days.
- Customization: Feel free to add other fruits like berries or a sprinkle of nuts for more flavor variety.