If you’ve made my homemade arishe recipe and want a fast, no-cook way to enjoy it, this is my go-to: fresh Lebanese arishe topped with a mix of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, finished with a drizzle of maple syrup.

It takes minutes to put together, and since arishe is a high-protein, lower-fat cheese, it’s become one of my favorite breakfasts while I’m working on my weight-loss journey — it keeps me full without feeling like I’m “dieting.”

Arishe with Mixed Berries & Maple Syrup

A quick, no-cook Lebanese breakfast — fresh arishe (Lebanese cottage cheese) topped with mixed berries and maple syrup. High in protein and ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Lebanese

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup Homemade Arishe or store-bought if you don’t have a batch made
• 1/4 cup Blueberries
• 1/4 cup Blackberries
• 1/4 cup Raspberries
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup To taste

Optional Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Chia Seeds For extra fiber

Equipment

• 1 Bowl or plate

Method

 

1. Add the arishe to a bowl or plate as your base.
2. Optional: sprinkle the chia seeds directly over the arishe and mix them in before adding the fruit, so they start soaking up moisture from the cheese.
3. Top with the blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
4. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.

Notes

Swap maple syrup for honey if you prefer — both work well here.

A note on the chia seeds: yes, they go in dry. Don’t come at me — one tablespoon is fine. Mixing it straight into the cheese lets it start soaking up moisture as you eat, and as long as you’re drinking water or coffee alongside your breakfast, you’ll be totally fine.

Why This Works for a Weight-Loss Breakfast

Arishe is naturally high in protein and lower in fat than a lot of other cheeses, which is exactly what I look for in a breakfast while I’m trying to lose weight. Protein-forward breakfasts keep me full for longer, so I’m not reaching for a snack an hour later. Pairing it with berries instead of a syrupy granola or pastry keeps the sugar in check while still making the bowl feel like a treat.

The optional tablespoon of chia seeds is a small addition, but it adds fiber that helps with fullness too — see the note in the recipe card above for exactly how I use them.

Serving Suggestions

This also works well as a light dessert, or with a handful of granola mixed in for extra crunch. If you’re tracking protein for a weight-loss goal like I am, this is an easy way to get a solid protein hit at breakfast without much effort.

Make It Ahead

If you already have a batch of homemade arishe in the fridge, this comes together in under 5 minutes, which makes it an easy weekday breakfast. I just portion out the arishe the night before so all I have to do in the morning is add the berries and syrup.

FAQ

Can I use store-bought cottage cheese instead of arishe?

Yes — regular cottage cheese or ricotta both work as substitutes if you don’t have arishe on hand, though the texture and flavor will be a little different from the real thing.

Is this recipe good for meal prep?

The arishe keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so you can prep a batch ahead and just assemble individual bowls each morning. I’d add the berries and maple syrup fresh each time rather than storing it all pre-mixed.

Can I use frozen berries?

Fresh berries hold their shape better for this bowl, but frozen (thawed) berries will work in a pinch — just expect a bit more liquid released onto the plate.