Cottage Cheese with Pineapple and Chia Seeds
A refreshing and healthy combination of cottage cheese, pineapple, and chia seeds, offering a nutritious balance of protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Honey or sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese and pineapple.
- Sprinkle chia seeds over the mixture.
- If desired, drizzle with honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Stir well and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and expand.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can blend the cottage cheese before mixing with pineapple.
- You can substitute the pineapple with other fruits like berries or mango for a different flavor.
- For an extra boost, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nuts of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, pineapple, chia seeds, healthy snack, low calorie
