Cottage Cheese and Berry Parfait
Savor Cottage Cheese and Berry Parfait, a vibrant, high-protein dessert layering creamy cottage cheese with fresh mixed berries, crunchy granola, and a touch of honey. This no-bake treat is healthy, refreshing, and perfect for any sweet craving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Cottage Cheese and Berry Parfait is a delightful, guilt-free dessert that combines the creamy richness of cottage cheese with juicy, antioxidant-packed berries and satisfying crunch from granola. It’s naturally high in protein to keep you full, low in added sugar, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor—making it feel like a luxurious treat while being incredibly healthy. Ready in minutes with no baking required, it’s perfect for quick desserts, breakfasts, or snacks. Customizable, colorful, and loved by kids and adults alike, this parfait proves healthy eating can be delicious and fun.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Blend Cottage Cheese → For ultra-smooth, yogurt-like texture.
- Sweeten Lightly → Honey or maple enhances natural berry sweetness.
- Layer Cold → Chill ingredients for refreshing contrast.
- Use Clear Glasses → Shows off beautiful layers.
- Crunch Last → Add granola just before serving to stay crisp.
- Double Berries → Extra fruit makes it juicier and healthier.
Cottage Cheese and Berry Parfait
Creamy cottage cheese layered with fresh berries and crunchy granola—healthy, high-protein parfait.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup low-sugar granola
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Berries → Wash and dry berries; hull and slice strawberries.
- Sweeten Cottage Cheese → Mix cottage cheese with honey and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend Optional → For creamier texture, blend cottage cheese mixture.
- Add Zest → Stir in lemon zest for bright flavor.
- Start Layering → Spoon ¼ cup cottage cheese into each glass.
- Berry Layer → Add generous layer of mixed berries.
- Repeat Layers → Alternate cottage cheese and berries twice.
- Top Crunch → Finish with granola just before serving.
- Drizzle Sweet → Light honey drizzle over granola.
- Garnish Pretty → Add mint leaves and a few berries on top—ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese for yogurt-like smoothness.
- Add granola last to keep it crunchy.
- Use clear glasses for beautiful presentation.
- Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 553Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 21mgSodium 482mgCarbohydrates 70gFiber 13gSugar 37gProtein 24g
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Ingredients Notes
- Cottage Cheese → Full-fat for creaminess; low-fat for lighter calories.
- Mixed Berries → Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.
- Honey → Natural sweetener; maple syrup or agave alternative.
- Granola → Low-sugar or homemade; nuts/seeds for crunch.
- Vanilla Extract → Pure for subtle warmth.
- Lemon Zest → Optional brightness.
- Mint Leaves → Fresh garnish for elegance.
Variations and Substitutions
- Low-Carb → Sugar-free granola + monk fruit sweetener.
- Protein Boost → Add protein powder or Greek yogurt layer.
- Tropical → Mango, pineapple, coconut flakes.
- Chocolate → Cocoa powder + dark chocolate shavings.
- Nut-Free → Seed-based granola.
- Vegan → Dairy-free cottage cheese alternative + maple.
Storage Options
- Refrigerator → Assemble without granola up to 2 days.
- Add Granola → Just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Berries → Fresh best; frozen thaw and drain.
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