Breastfeeding Friendly Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this bowl is the kind of no-fuss meal that actually feels like a treat. Full-fat cottage cheese brings a serious protein and calcium punch — both nutrients that matter a lot when your body is working overtime to produce milk. The English cucumber adds satisfying crunch and hydration, while fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice keep everything bright and lively without relying on any heavy sauces or processed ingredients. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together with healthy fats that support both you and your baby. Because everything here is naturally gluten free, there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — just assemble and eat. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, which is honestly the most important feature when you're running on newborn sleep. Keep the ingredients stocked and this bowl becomes your go-to for a nourishing lunch or a quick snack that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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2 servings
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly seasoned.
- 2
Divide the seasoned cottage cheese between two serving bowls.
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