Bananas Foster–Inspired High-Protein Breakfast with Medjool Dates
This Bananas Foster–inspired breakfast plate is a nourishing, feel-good way to start the day. Creamy whipped cottage cheese is topped with warm caramelized banana, naturally sweet Natural Delights® Medjool Dates, and a drizzle of nut butter for the perfect balance of protein, fiber, and natural carbs. It’s a satisfying, post-workout–friendly meal that supports steady energy, fullness, and muscle recovery—without feeling heavy.
Recipe by Taavi Moore
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 1 large banana, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2-3 Natural Delights Medjool Dates pitted, chopped
- Nut butter, for drizzling
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.