Andi's Pears and Cottage Cheese Breakfast/Snack

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese, 2% Milkfat, .25 cup (you can also use fat free I like Breakstone brand, but the 2% was on sale so that's what i used here)*Pears, canned, heavy syrup pack, .5 cup (this is about 4-5 slices) You can also use fresh, or light pears or another canned or fresh fruit.
Directions
This one's painfully simple. Spoon 1/4 cup cottage cheese per serving into a small bowl, top with 4-5 slices of canned pear or another fresh or canned fruit. Serve cold and eat with a spoon.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDICOONS.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.3
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
  • Sodium: 236.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

Member Reviews
  • CHERRY666
    I like to add cinnamon. - 6/3/08
  • MSLZZY
    Very simple but delicious. A touch of ginger is nice. - 3/20/17
  • NASFKAB
    Great idea specially with fresh pears - 11/5/18
  • BEEDEE8
    My husband put me onto this one too. He has been enjoying it for years... - 5/18/11
  • JMC174
    When I was in college back in the 70's one of my favorite dorm cafeteria foods was a canned pear half filled with cottage cheese...then topped with shredded cheddar. Was going to suggest for Sparkpeople, but you beat me to it. IT'S GREAT. - 1/26/11
  • ILOVEMYHANNIE
    This is super good and simple, pineapple is good with cottage cheese, too! - 1/15/11
  • MISZEE
    I'm so glad you added this! I have always had this for a quick lunch or breakfast ~ makes my mouth happy! - 3/20/10