Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese with Jam
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this delicious and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese with Jam recipe. Featuring creamy low-fat cottage cheese paired with no-added-sugar mixed berry jam, this dish is a perfect balance of indulgence and wellness. Topped with a medley of fresh berries, crunchy chia seeds, unsalted nuts, and a touch of fresh mint, it’s rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3s—making it ideal for promoting heart health. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome recipe is perfect for busy mornings or a quick, satisfying snack. Whether you serve it as-is or customize with your favorite seasonal berries and nuts, it’s a flavorful, guilt-free treat that’s both nourishing and incredibly easy to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 tablespoons Mixed berry jam (no added sugar)
- 0.5 cup Fresh berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
- 2 teaspoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, divide the low-fat cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
Add 2 tablespoons of mixed berry jam over the cottage cheese in each bowl.
Sprinkle the fresh berries evenly on top of the cottage cheese and jam mixture.
Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts to each bowl.
Garnish each serving with a couple of fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately, and enjoy this heart-healthy dish as a refreshing breakfast or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1456 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*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.
