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Fruit-Forward Blended Cottage Cheese Bowl

Meg van der Kruik
Creamy, high-protein cottage cheese blended with frozen green grapes and served in a California cantaloupe bowl topped with California table grapes and strawberries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze time for grapes: 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

The Base

  • 1 ripe California cantaloupe
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, 4% full-fat recommended for the creamiest texture
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup frozen fruit of choice

Crispy Toppings (pick your favorite)

  • Toasted sliced almonds or pistachios
  • Granola, we like this one from No Crumbs Left

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the melon. Wash the cantaloupe, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh to create two edible bowls.
  • Blend the base. Add the cottage cheese to a food processor or high-speed blender with the honey, lemon juice, and frozen fruit. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and creamy. As the frozen fruit begins to melt, it will release enough liquid to create a smooth mixture.
  • Assemble and serve. Spoon the blended cottage cheese mixture into the cantaloupe halves. Top with extra fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, and a crunchy garnish like toasted almonds, pistachios, or granola.

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Notes

Flavor Combinations:
Photography for this recipe features the Sweet & Tangy Bistro Bowl.
The Sweet & Tangy Bistro Bowl
  • In the blender: 1 cup frozen green table grapes + 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice, blended into the cottage cheese.
  • On top: sliced green grapes, sliced fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of raw sliced almonds.
The Berry Splash
  • In the blender: frozen strawberries or raspberries, blended into the cottage cheese for a bright pink, tangy cream.
  • On top: fresh blackberries and a few sprigs of mint.
The Sweet and Savory California Twist
  • In the blender: keep the base plain, or sweeten with a touch of honey.
  • On top: fresh sliced figs or sweet California prunes, a drizzle of honey, and a tiny pinch of sea salt.
The Summer Citrus Boost
  • In the blender: a splash of fresh orange juice and orange zest, blended into the cottage cheese.
  • On top: mandarin orange slices and fresh or frozen blueberries.
The Stone Fruit Medley
  • In the blender: frozen ripe peaches and honey blended with cottage cheese until smooth.
  • On top: fresh, crisp nectarine slices or dark sweet cherries.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 692mgFiber: 3gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 9531IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
Keyword blended cottage cheese, cantaloupe, cottage cheese, table grapes
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