Toasted Granola & Berries Cottage Cheese
Busy mornings? Start your day right with this quick and easy breakfast. Super busy mornings? No problem, you can prepare the toasted granola ahead of time!
Ingredients
4 tsp (20 mL) honey
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
3/4 cup (175 mL) large flake rolled oats
1/4 cup (60 mL) pecans, chopped
2 cups (500 mL) Cottage cheese
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground ginger (optional)
1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla extract
2 cups (500 mL) fresh berries (or frozen berries thawed)
Nutritional information
Energy
282 calories
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrate
33 g
Fat
10 g
Fibre
4.6 g
Sodium
370 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient and % DV*
Calcium
12% / 162 mg
Vitamin C
57 %
Riboflavin
28 %
Niacin
27 %
Selenium
27 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Add oats and pecans and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, for about 5 minutes or until toasted and dry. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine Cottage cheese, ginger (if desired) and vanilla.
- Divide among 4 serving bowls and top with berries and granola.
TIP: Did you know that 68% of Canadians do not consume enough calcium every day? Milk, cheese and yogurt naturally contain calcium that is easily absorbed by the body. This Toasted Granola & Berries Cottage Cheese is a satisfying breakfast to start your day right and adds calcium to your diet.
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