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Cottage cheese with pear and walnuts
Cottage cheese topped with sliced fresh pear, walnuts and a pinch of cinnamon. A quick, protein-rich snack.
Preparation: 5 min
Serves2
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Allergens
Milk, Walnuts
Nutrition · Per serving
Based on USDA food-composition data.
- Energy
- 199 kcal
- Protein
- 12.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 8.9 g
- Fibre
- 3.6 g
Ingredients
- 200 g Cottage cheese, low-fat (2%) (Ready-to-eat as sold; Choose one made with microbial (vegetarian) rennet)
- 180 g Pear (Raw; 180 g edible weight after coring, skin on; sliced)
- 20 g Walnuts (Raw; Roughly chopped)
- 0.5 g Cinnamon, ground (Ready-to-eat as sold)
Method
- Wash and core the pear, then weigh 180 g edible pear with the skin on and slice. Roughly chop the walnuts.
- Divide the cottage cheese between two bowls.
- Top with the pear slices and walnuts and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Why it fits
Cottage cheese provides 12 g of protein for under 200 kcal in this simple snack or light breakfast. Pear adds natural sweetness and fibre, and walnuts contribute crunch and unsaturated fats. A satisfying snack does not need to be complicated.
Educational example recipe, not medical advice. Always check ingredient labels and possible cross-contamination.