Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl

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This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries, with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.

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Sara Haas, RDN, LDN
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Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements.

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Published on October 21, 2024
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Crunchy Berry Bowl
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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
the ingredients to make the Crunchy Berry Bowl

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups unsalted low-fat plain cottage cheese

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries, thawed slightly

  • ¼ cup Grape Nuts or similar cereal

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups cottage cheese and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl. Divide the cottage cheese mixture among 4 bowls. Top each with ¼ cup berries, 1 tablespoon cereal and 1 tablespoon walnuts.

    a photo of the crunchy berry bowls divided into four servings

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about ¾ cup

Calories 170, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 5mg, Carbohydrates 14g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 16g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 59mg, Potassium 152mg

EatingWell.com, October 2024