Having sufficient protein in the morning can help with mental acuity throughout the day as well as chase away that mid-morning hunger strike by keeping our blood sugar properly regulated. Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, providing about 10-12 grams of protein per 1/2 cup serving.
Sprinkled with a little ground flax, wheat germ and cinnamon, this nutrient packed breakfast will get your morning off to a productive start.
Morning Cottage Bowl
1 cup fat free cottage cheese, small curd
2 tsp cinnamon
1 TBS ground flax seed
2 TBS wheat germ
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
Sprinkle of mixed sunflower seeds and pepitas
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Sprinkle the cinnamon, flax and wheat germ over the cottage cheese and mix in.
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Throw on the fruit and nuts.
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Add a little honey if you like it sweeter.
Serves 1 - Calories: 489 Protein: 29g Carbohydrates: 46g Fiber: 12g Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 1g
Of course you can make this your own by adding different fruits and nuts. Get creative with the combinations. And most of all, enjoy it.
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