Cottage Cheese and Fresh Fruit Energy Bowl

Instructions

1. Gather Your Goodies: Let’s whip up some gym-ready energy! Grab your cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, blueberries, a banana, and a little honey if you’re feeling sweet. Set out a medium bowl, a spoon, a sharp knife, a cutting board, and a small colander—everything you need to make this bowl a breeze!
2. Scoop the Cottage Cheese: Open your cottage cheese container and grab a spoon—measure out ¾ cup, scooping it carefully to keep those curds intact. Plop it into the center of your bowl, spreading it out slightly to create a creamy base. This protein-packed goodness is the heart of your energy bowl!
3. Rinse the Strawberries: Take your ½ cup of fresh strawberries and pour them into a small colander. Run them under cold water, gently tossing with your fingers to wash off any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water and pat them dry with a paper towel—clean, juicy berries are the goal!
4. Slice the Strawberries: Place your rinsed strawberries on the cutting board—grab a sharp knife and remove the green tops by slicing just below the stem. Cut each berry into quarters or halves (depending on size), making bite-sized pieces. Pile them into a small bowl for now—look at that vibrant red!
5. Prep the Blueberries: Measure out ¼ cup of fresh blueberries and give them a quick rinse in the colander under cold water—swirl them around to clean them up. Shake off the water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set them aside in a little pile—those blue beauties are ready to shine!
6. Slice the Banana: Grab your half banana—peel it by pulling back the skin from the top, revealing that creamy yellow fruit. Lay it on the cutting board and use your knife to slice it into thin rounds, about ¼-inch thick. Stack them briefly to admire—potassium power incoming!
7. Assemble the Base: Take your bowl of cottage cheese and smooth it out with the back of your spoon—make a nice, even layer across the bottom. This is your canvas, so get it ready for the fruity masterpiece we’re about to build. It’s already looking so inviting!
8. Layer the Fruit: Start with your sliced strawberries—arrange them over the cottage cheese in a pretty pattern or scatter them randomly, your choice! Next, sprinkle the blueberries evenly across the top, letting them nestle into the gaps. Finally, add the banana slices, fanning them out or layering them gently—color and flavor galore!
9. Drizzle with Honey (Optional): If you’re using honey, grab a teaspoon and scoop out 1 teaspoon from the jar—hold it over the bowl and drizzle it slowly in a zigzag motion across the fruit and cheese. Watch it glisten as it adds that golden touch—sweetness without overdoing it!
10. Dig In and Energize: Grab a spoon and dive into this fresh, vibrant bowl—scoop up a mix of creamy cottage cheese, juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and sweet banana in one big bite. Savor the textures and flavors as they fuel your body—eat it slowly and feel the energy build for your weight training win!