Cottage Cheese and Apple Breakfast Parfait
Cottage cheese and apple breakfast parfait is a deliciously nutritious way to kickstart your day. This simple yet indulgent parfait layers creamy cottage cheese with sweet, crunchy apples and crispy granola, all drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this visually appealing dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a healthy dose of protein and fiber to keep you energized throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 medium apple (about 150g), diced
- 1/2 cup granola
- 2 tsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Wash and dice the apple into small cubes, keeping the skin on for added nutrients if desired.
- 2. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with ground cinnamon until well combined.
- 3. In a glass or bowl, layer half of the cottage cheese mixture at the bottom.
- 4. Add half of the diced apples on top of the cottage cheese layer.
- 5. Sprinkle half of the granola over the apples for crunch.
- 6. Repeat the layers with the remaining cottage cheese, apples, and granola.
- 7. Drizzle honey on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg