Elevate the flavor profile by adding a hint of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the cottage cheese.

For those with a sweet tooth, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup is the perfect finishing touch.

you might conveniently make it in the yogurt container for quick cleanup.

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Any nut or seed butter would work well in this four-ingredient recipe.

Almond-Date Bars

These no-bake snack bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit and rice cereal.

For the best texture, use naturally sticky whole pitted dates.

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Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school.

Swap the pepper Jack for regular Jack or Cheddar cheese to cut the heat.

To bulk up this snack, add pretzels, crackers or tortilla chips alongside.

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This quick sandwich boasts 5 grams each of fiber and protein to help keep you satisfied.

Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.

If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

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