Description
A delightful and healthy twist on classic hummingbird cake, this cottage cheese bowl offers a protein-packed breakfast or dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup mashed banana
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Optional: honey or maple syrup to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and mashed banana.
- Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Top with chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans.
- Add a sprinkle of granola for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hummingbird cake, cottage cheese, healthy breakfast, dessert bowl, protein, quick recipe