Wholesome Food Is Fuel Recipe for Nourishing Energy
A quick and easy nourishing energy bowl made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, cottage cheese, chia seeds, and almond butter. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light dinners to provide steady energy without a crash.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (120g) small-curd, full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (75g) fresh or frozen berries (optional)
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of milk (dairy or plant-based, optional for consistency adjustment)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseed meal (if using), ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir to evenly distribute spices and seeds (about 2 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in cottage cheese, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until consistent and thick (3 to 4 minutes).
- Incorporate berries: Gently fold in fresh or frozen berries without mashing (about 30 seconds).
- Adjust consistency: If mixture is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until creamy but scoopable.
- Chill or serve immediately: Eat right away for a soft texture or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld and chia seeds thicken.
Notes
Do not overmix berries to avoid mushiness. Chia seeds help with sustained energy release and texture. Can be served immediately or chilled. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or mashed banana. For vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with coconut or almond yogurt and almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 15
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