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Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Snack Plate with Honey Almonds and Blueberries

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A quick, easy, and protein-packed snack plate featuring creamy cottage cheese, honey-toasted almonds, and fresh blueberries. Perfect for a guilt-free, satisfying snack anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup small-curd low-fat cottage cheese (about 225g)
  • 1/4 cup raw or roasted almonds (about 35g)
  • 1 tablespoon raw or wildflower honey
  • 1/2 cup fresh or thawed blueberries (about 75g)
  • Optional: sprinkle of chia seeds
  • Optional: a tiny bit of lemon zest
  • Optional: a pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Toast the honey almonds: Place 1/4 cup raw almonds in a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently to avoid burning. After 3 minutes, drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over almonds. Stir to coat evenly and continue to toast for another 3-5 minutes until almonds are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and spread on parchment paper to cool.
  2. Prepare the cottage cheese base: Scoop 1 cup of small-curd cottage cheese into your serving bowl or plate. Optionally, zest a tiny bit of lemon over the top or sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon.
  3. Add blueberries: Scatter 1/2 cup fresh or thawed blueberries over the cottage cheese.
  4. Assemble the snack plate: Sprinkle the honey-toasted almonds evenly over the top. If using chia seeds, add a light sprinkle now. Ensure almonds are cool to touch so they don’t melt the cottage cheese.
  5. Final touches: Optionally drizzle a tiny bit more honey on top or add a small sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Toast almonds in small batches to keep honey coating consistent and stir frequently to avoid burning. Assemble just before serving to keep almonds crunchy and cottage cheese fresh. You can substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans, and cottage cheese with thick coconut yogurt for dairy-free option.

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Keywords: healthy snack, cottage cheese, protein snack, honey almonds, blueberries, quick snack, easy snack, low-fat, gluten-free

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