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Fresh Valentines Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe with Pomegranate and Cookies

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A quick and easy bowl combining creamy cottage cheese, tangy pomegranate seeds, and crunchy cookies, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any fresh, wholesome snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) pomegranate seeds, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 3–4 cookies, crushed (preferably buttery shortbread or vanilla wafers)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) chopped nuts (pistachios or almonds, optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the pomegranate seeds: If using fresh, cut pomegranate in half and tap the back with a wooden spoon over a bowl to release seeds. Remove any white pith bits. Takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Crush the cookies: Place cookies in a zip-top bag and gently crush with a rolling pin until a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks forms. Takes about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Mix cottage cheese and honey: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Assemble the bowl: Spoon cottage cheese mixture into serving bowl. Sprinkle half the pomegranate seeds on top, then add crushed cookies evenly. Repeat layering if bowl is deep.
  5. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped nuts and remaining pomegranate seeds on top. Add fresh mint leaves. Optionally drizzle extra honey.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy fresh cookie crunch and pomegranate pop. If making ahead, keep components separate and assemble before serving.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for creaminess. Do not pulverize cookies into powder; keep some chunks for texture. Layer ingredients to keep cookies crunchy longer. Serve chilled but not straight from fridge for best flavor. Store components separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: cottage cheese bowl, pomegranate, cookies, Valentine's Day recipe, easy snack, healthy dessert, quick breakfast

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