Cottage Cheese w/ Pear, Citrus Zest + Pumpkin Seeds

Written By Erin Heine

A mineral — plus vitamin-rich snack designed for mood stability + immune support.

Creamy, lightly sweet + balancing.

This snack combines protein with vitamin-rich carbohydrates to support steady blood sugar and nervous-system calm. Cottage cheese provides B12 and riboflavin for cellular energy, pear contributes vitamin C and gentle fiber, and pumpkin seeds deliver zinc — a key nutrient for immune signaling and mood regulation.

Bowl Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

  • ½ ripe pear, diced

  • Citrus zest (lemon or orange)

  • 1–2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds

Benefits

  • Cottage cheese — B12 + riboflavin support mitochondrial energy + nervous system health

  • Pear → vitamin C + fiber support immune defense + digestion

  • Pumpkin seeds → zinc + magnesium support immune function + mood stability

  • Citrus zest → flavonoids + vitamin C support antioxidant pathways

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