Cottage Cheese Peanut Berry Bowl
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Creamy cottage cheese with crushed peanuts, juicy berries and a drizzle of honey — an easy no-cook high-protein snack.
Three ingredients, zero cooking, endless satisfaction. Creamy cottage cheese, crunchy peanuts, and juicy berries with a drizzle of honey — a high-protein snack when you need one in five minutes.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 cup (220g) cottage cheese
- 🫗 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 🫗 2 tablespoons peanuts, roughly crushed
- 🫗 1 teaspoon honey
- 🫗 pinch of ground cinnamon
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving bowl.
Top with the mixed berries and crushed peanuts.
Drizzle over the honey and finish with a pinch of cinnamon.
Serve immediately.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Adding wet, unwashed berries, which turns the bowl watery.
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Loading up on extra honey, which spikes the sugar count.
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Stirring everything together, breaking up the berries and dulling the textures.
🔄 Variations
Swap the berries for sliced banana or chopped mango.
Use almond butter instead of peanuts.
Add a sprinkle of chia or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
🧊 Storage
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Best assembled and eaten fresh.
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Prep the berries and crushed peanuts ahead, then combine at serving time.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier, more satisfying bowl.
Tip 2: Crush the peanuts coarsely with a rolling pin for texture rather than buying peanut dust.
Tip 3: Warm the honey briefly so it drizzles thinly instead of pooling.
❓ FAQ
Is cottage cheese high in protein? Yes, a single cup contains around 25g of casein protein, which digests slowly and supports overnight muscle repair.
When should I eat this? It's perfect as a snack, before bed, or as a light post-workout option.
Is it gluten-free? Yes, all the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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