Ingredients
Method
- Scoop the cold cottage cheese into a wide, shallow bowl. Using a wider bowlprovides more surface area for toppings, ensuring a balanced flavor in everyspoonful.
- Peel the ripe banana and cut it into uniform rounds about a quarter-inchthick. Arrange the slices in a neat row or circular pattern on one side of thecheese.
- Drizzle the creamy peanut butter over the center of the bowl in a zig-zag orcircular motion. If the peanut butter is too stiff, warm it for ten seconds inthe microwave to make it pourable.
- Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly across the surface. The moisture from thecheese and the stickiness of the peanut butter will help the seeds stay inplace.
- Hold the cinnamon jar a few inches above the bowl and tap it gently for alight, even dust. Add a drizzle of honey if you prefer extra sweetness andserve immediately while the cheese is cold.
Notes
The biggest mistake is using cottage cheese that is past its prime. Because the cheese is the main ingredient, any sourness or off-flavors will be very noticeable. Always check the date on the container. Another issue is using too many toppings. While it is tempting to load up the bowl, you want to maintain a balance so the cottage cheese remains the star of the high-protein meal.