Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese with Cranberries
Indulge in guilt-free nourishment with our **Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese with Cranberries**, a quick 10-minute recipe that's both delicious and packed with nutrients. This vibrant creation combines creamy low-fat cottage cheese with the naturally sweet pop of dried cranberries, nutty crunch of walnuts, and the earthy warmth of ground cinnamon. A drizzle of honey adds just the right touch of sweetness, while fresh mint leaves provide a refreshing herbal note. Topped with omega-3-rich flax seeds, this dish is a powerhouse of heart-healthy ingredients that also supports digestion and sustained energy. Perfect as a light breakfast, afternoon snack, or post-workout treat, this no-cook, single-serving recipe proves that making smart eating choices can be both simple and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds
Instructions
Start by selecting a clean, medium-sized bowl for mixing.
Spoon 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese into the bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries to the cottage cheese.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts over the top, adding a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey over the mixture for a natural sweetness.
Chop 3 fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them on the mixture, offering a refreshing hint of flavor.
Add 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to enhance the flavor complexity and offer additional heart-health benefits.
Finally, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of flax seeds on top for an extra boost of healthy fats and fiber.
Gently stir all the ingredients together until well mixed.
Serve immediately as a snack or light breakfast, or refrigerate for up to one day if preparing in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 732 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 353 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
