MACRO-VERIFIED 20G PROTEIN

COTTAGE CHEESE SUMMER BERRY PARFAIT
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

20G

Calories

280

Prep Time

10M

Bake Time

20M

Yield

This Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl">cottage cheese summer berry parfait is a refreshing, no-cook treat that celebrates the best of summer produce. Layers of creamy cottage cheese, fresh mixed berries, crunchy granola, and a drizzle of honey create a beautiful, nutritious parfait with 20g of protein. It's the perfect light breakfast, healthy dessert, or afternoon snack during warm weather months. Assemble in mason jars for a gorgeous grab-and-go option. All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.

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INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

2 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Total Carbohydrate 38g

14%

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Total Sugars 22g

Protein 20g

40%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, stir together cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and half the honey until well combined. For a smoother texture, give it a quick blend.

Wash and slice the strawberries. Gently toss all berries together in a bowl.

In two tall glasses or mason jars, start with a layer of cottage cheese, followed by mixed berries, then a sprinkle of granola. Repeat the layers.

Top each parfait with remaining berries, a final sprinkle of granola, a drizzle of honey, and fresh mint leaves.

Serve immediately for the crunchiest granola, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If meal prepping, keep granola separate until ready to eat.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cottage cheese recipes are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original	Substitute	Notes
Whey Protein	Casein, Plant Blend	May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt	Cottage Cheese, Skyr	Blend smooth first
Egg Whites	Flax Egg, Aquafaba	For vegan option
Oat Flour	Almond Flour, Coconut Flour	Coconut: use 1/3 amount