Like Dessert, If Dessert Did Your Gut a Favour
Let’s be honest: sometimes you just want something soft, sweet-ish, and low-effort that won’t judge you for eating dinner at 5:30pm in your hoodie. This Cinnamon Apple & Cottage Cheese Bowl is here to save the day—and your digestive tract.
It’s soothing, gently warming, and takes all of 2 minutes to throw together. Think of it as your low-key winter reset button: it’s not fancy, it’s not fussy, but it is delicious and surprisingly good for you.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
This bowl is ideal for those “I want something, but not a whole production” kind of evenings. It’s a soft, soothing, slightly sweet hug for your insides, with enough protein to feel like a real meal.
You’ll love how fast it is, how few dishes it makes (spoiler: one), and how comfortingly wholesome it tastes. Honestly, it feels like something a Scandinavian grandmother would approve of.
🍎 Ingredients (Serves 1)
- ½ apple, diced (skin on for bonus fibre)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey (optional—but recommended if your apple is more tart than sweet)
- Optional: a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or a few oats for crunch
🥣 Method
- Warm the diced apple in the microwave for 20–30 seconds if you like a cozy bowl (cold works too if you’re in a rush or just weirdly into fridge-temp fruit).
- Combine warm (or room temp) apple with cottage cheese in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with honey.
- Stir, spoon, and enjoy while feeling smug about your life choices.
💡 Handy Hints
- No microwave? Dice the apple and toss it in a pan for 2–3 minutes with a splash of water and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Cottage cheese too tangy? Mix in a little plain Greek yoghurt or swap half for ricotta.
- Craving crunch? Add some chopped almonds, walnuts, or a spoon of granola on top.
💪 Nutritional Benefits (The Soft Powerhouse Bowl)
- Cottage cheese: High in protein and calcium, low in fat (unless you want full-fat, which is also fab). Helps with muscle repair and keeps you full longer.
- Apple: A great source of fibre and vitamin C, both key for immune health and gut function.
- Cinnamon: Has anti-inflammatory properties and helps regulate blood sugar (plus it smells like you’re baking something impressive).
- Honey: Optional sweetness and antibacterial properties in one sticky spoonful.
🔄 Twists & Substitutions
- No cottage cheese? Use ricotta, Greek yoghurt, or silken tofu with a dash of vanilla.
- More fibre? Stir in a spoonful of chia seeds or ground flaxseeds.
- Vegan version? Use a plant-based cottage cheese or yoghurt, maple syrup instead of honey.
- Turn it into breakfast: Add oats or spoon over wholegrain toast for a heartier version.
📣 Love a No-Cook Wonder?
If this sweet little bowl made your cold night a bit cozier, let us know!
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