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Home » Recipes » Sugar-free Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on August 27, 2016, Updated February 8, 2020
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Sugar-free Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries

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Berries and cottage cheese come together perfectly in this no sugar added Cottage Cheese Parfait. Simply blend, top with berries, and enjoy as a healthy treat!

Cottage Cheese Parfait served in two glass containers and topped with fresh blackberries

Cottage cheese is a wonderful, versatile ingredient to use for creamy desserts.

Simply throw it in the blender with other flavorful ingredients, puree until smooth, and there ya have it! It’s a great base for delicious dessert like this cottage cheese parfait.

 

How to make cottage cheese parfait with berries

This recipe is super simple. It’s a great one to have in your back pocket for when you find yourself craving a little something sweet.

Step 1: Combine all ingredients except berries in a food processor or blender.

Step 2: Pulse until smooth.

Step 3: Divide between two small bowls.

Step 4: Top with berries and enjoy!

The next time your sweet tooth kicks in, you’re only a few steps away from this healthy, creamy, no sugar added treat!

Easy Sugar-free Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries

 

Choosing what fruits to go with cottage cheese

When you are ready to enjoy this easy treat, divide the creamy cottage cheese mixture into two small bowls or glasses. Then, you can top it with any fruits you like!

For my parfait, I like to use blackberries. I find the sweet and tart nature of the blackberries perfectly complements the creamy, slightly sweet cottage cheese layer. Blackberries are also a great nutrient-rich option that are packed with Vitamin C.

Berries always seem to be a popular option with parfaits, plus they tend to be lower sugar than other fruits. However, you’re welcome to top your parfait with any fruits you like. Some chopped pineapple or mango would be a delicious summertime treat!

Or, you could always go another direction and add some toasted (non-salted) almonds or low-carb granola. It’s entirely up to you how to enjoy your parfait.

Storage

Another great thing about this cottage cheese dessert is that it lasts. The cottage cheese base stores well in the refrigerator for several days.

I recommend whipping together a few batches at once so you can have a healthy dessert ready for you anytime! Just keep the berries on the side until you are ready to eat it.

 

Other healthy dessert recipes

Looking for a few other tasty desserts to have ready the next time your sweet tooth kicks in? We’ve got you covered! Check out a few of these favorites:

  • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk
  • High Protein Berry Crumble
  • Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake

For more healthy desserts, check out my roundup of the best easy diabetic desserts!

When you’ve tried this recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Sugar-free Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries

Berries and cottage cheese come together perfectly in this no sugar added Cottage Cheese Parfait. Simply blend, top with berries, and enjoy as a healthy treat!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:2 servings
Easy Sugar-free Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries
4.75 from 4 votes
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (225 g) low fat cottage cheese (about 1 cup)
  • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 8 drops liquid stevia
  • 1 cup (150 g) berries

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except berries in a food processor or blender.
  • Pulse until smooth.
  • Divide between two small bowls.
  • Top with berries and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 2 parfaits.
You can top your parfait with any fruit you choose, although berries tend to be lower sugar than other fruits. You could also add toasted (non-salted) almonds or granola.
This dessert keeps very well! You can whip up a few batches at once and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Sugar-free Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.2g3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 381mg16%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 12.5g4%
Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugar 9.1g10%
Protein 14.8g30%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Net carbs 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: berry parfait, cottage cheese dessert, cottage cheese parfait, sugar-free
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Gluten Free, 30 min or less, Breakfast, Desserts & Snacks

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarCeleste says

    February 19, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    This recipe is so yummy. I didn’t know cottage cheese could get so creamy. It has a really decadent and satisfying taste. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  2. AvatarMarcia Hendrie says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:32 am

    I am type2 diabetic, I like the looks of your recipes, for example the cottage cheese and fruit, do you eat anything else with this? Normally I would go 21/2 hours and have some type of snack. Could you help me with this.

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    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      October 24, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      No, I wouldn’t add anything to this recipe. You get carbs from the berries (plus a little from the cottage cheese) and protein from the cottage cheese. However, this is more of a snack than a whole meal for most

      Reply
  3. AvatarSusan says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I am not getting any emails

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    • Tobias OerumTobias Oerum says

      September 6, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Hi Susan,

      Are you referring to the Fit With Diabetes Challenge? Please send me an email at [email protected] and I will try to sort it out.

      – Tobias

      Reply

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