5-Minute Blackberry Vanilla Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl
Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
This protein-packed blackberry vanilla bowl is creamy, lightly sweet, and ready in minutes. Perfect for busy midlife women who want something nourishing without fuss. It supports muscle maintenance, stabilizes blood sugar, and makes an excellent breakfast, snack, or post-workout option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (120g)
- 1/2 scoop (15g) vanilla protein powder (15g)
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries, lightly mashed (37g)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml)
- Optional: 1–2 tsp hemp seeds, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, or dark chocolate chips (5–10g)
Directions
- Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy (about 30–60 seconds).
- In a bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese, protein powder, mashed blackberries, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Top with any optional toppings and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Approx. per Serving)
- Calories: 220-240 kcal
- Protein: 28-30 g
- Fat: 6-8 g
- Carbs: 10-14 g
- Fiber: 3-4 g
🌿 Midlife Wellness Tip
Cottage cheese provides a highly absorbable form of casein protein, which supports satiety and muscle preservation; both key during perimenopause and postmenopause when metabolic and muscle changes naturally accelerate.
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