Soy Free Cottage Cheese with Honey and Walnuts
Creamy, lightly sweet, and finished with a satisfying crunch, this simple bowl punches well above its weight as a breakfast, snack, or even a light dessert. Full-fat cottage cheese brings a rich, pillowy base that pairs beautifully with the warm, nutty depth of freshly toasted walnuts — and that quick skillet step makes all the difference. A generous drizzle of honey ties everything together, while a pinch of flaky sea salt adds just enough contrast to keep each bite interesting. Store-bought flavored cottage cheese products can sneak in unexpected additives, so building your own bowl from these clean, whole ingredients keeps things straightforward and worry-free. It comes together in minutes with almost no cleanup, which makes it dangerously easy to add to your regular rotation.
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2 servings
- 1 ½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup walnut halves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnut halves and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
- 2
Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two bowls. Scatter the toasted walnuts over each portion, then drizzle 1 tbsp honey over each bowl. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, if using.