Snacks
Cottage Cheese with Pineapple
Cottage cheese and pineapple is one of those combinations that sounds dated but remains genuinely effective. Low-fat cottage cheese provides casein protein — the slow-digesting variety that sustains satiety for hours. Pineapple adds natural sweetness and the enzyme bromelain, which supports digestion.
Ingredients
- 200g low-fat cottage cheese
- 100g fresh or tinned pineapple chunks (in juice, not syrup)
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Method
- Spoon the cottage cheese into a bowl.
- Top with pineapple chunks.
- Drizzle with honey and dust with cinnamon if using.
Pro Tip
If using tinned pineapple, drain thoroughly and choose varieties in natural juice rather than syrup to avoid unnecessary added sugar. Fresh pineapple gives a better texture and flavour.
Nutrition Notes
200g of low-fat cottage cheese delivers around 22g of protein at approximately 130 calories — one of the best protein-to-calorie ratios of any whole food. The pineapple provides simple sugars that, combined with the casein protein, make this a reasonable post-workout snack option.
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