Description
This Tasty Cottage Cheese Yogurt Bowl with Orange, Dark Chocolate, and Pecans is a flavorful and indulgent twist on the classic yogurt bowl. The creamy cottage cheese and yogurt blend is perfectly balanced with fresh orange slices, rich dark chocolate, and crunchy pecans. It’s a delicious combination of protein, antioxidants, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert!
Ingredients
100 grams low-fat cottage cheese
100 grams vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt
25 grams chopped apples
25 grams chopped peaches
25 grams chopped strawberries
25 grams blueberries
10 grams granola
5 grams natural peanut butter
Sprinkle of cinnamon
1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
Toppings:
1 orange, peeled and chopped
1 dark chocolate square, grated
1 tbsp pecans, chopped
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together the low-fat cottage cheese and vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt until smooth.
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Add the chopped apples, peaches, strawberries, and blueberries to the yogurt mixture.
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Drizzle freshly squeezed orange juice over the mixture and stir gently.
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Add the peanut butter and sprinkle granola, cinnamon, and orange zest if desired.
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Top the bowl with fresh orange pieces, grated dark chocolate, and chopped pecans.
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Mix gently or leave the toppings layered for an aesthetic presentation.
Notes
Substitute dark chocolate with cocoa nibs for a less sweet version.
Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if you prefer more sweetness.
Customize with other nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
Make it dairy-free by swapping the cottage cheese and yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
Experiment with different fruits like mango, kiwi, or raspberries.
Add a scoop of protein powder for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Parfait Assembly
- Cuisine: American
