Coconut Free Pear & Cottage Cheese Fruit Cups
Creamy cottage cheese meets a bright, juicy medley of pear, banana, and cantaloupe in a snack or light meal that feels genuinely refreshing. The honey drizzle adds just enough sweetness to tie everything together, while a dusting of ground ginger gives it a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required — just a little chopping and layering. Many packaged fruit cups and flavored cottage cheese products sneak in coconut-derived ingredients or tropical blends that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own puts you fully in control. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can enjoy it without second-guessing anything. Fresh mint scattered on top is optional but highly recommended if you want that extra pop of color and flavor. This is the kind of simple, wholesome bowl that works for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a light dessert.
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2 servings
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
- 1 small banana, sliced
- ½ cup cantaloupe, diced
- 1 tsp honey
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two cups or bowls.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, gently toss the diced pear, sliced banana, and diced cantaloupe together until combined.
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