Cottage Cheese Pineapple Granola Bowl (Print View)

Creamy cottage cheese topped with sweet pineapple and crunchy granola creates a protein-packed breakfast ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced

→ Grains

03 - 1/2 cup granola

→ Optional Toppings

04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls
02 - Top each bowl with diced pineapple
03 - Sprinkle granola over the pineapple and cottage cheese
04 - Add chia seeds, shredded coconut, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to pour coffee, which means you can't use being rushed as an excuse to skip breakfast.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied through back-to-back meetings or a long morning at work.
  • You get to play with flavors and textures without any cooking involved, so even on the mornings when your brain isn't fully awake, you can handle it.
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than a few minutes before eating unless you want granola soup; the crunch is non-negotiable.
  • The ratio that works best for me is one part granola to two parts cottage cheese, so it's textured but not overwhelmingly crunchy.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cut pineapple when time is genuinely limited, because a breakfast you actually eat is better than a project you abandon.
  • Layer in reverse order right before eating if you're meal-prepping multiple bowls: granola first so it sits on the bottom, then pineapple, then cottage cheese on top to keep everything from getting soggy.
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