Almond Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Sweet, juicy peaches meet creamy cottage cheese and warm, spiced pecans in a bowl that feels indulgent but comes together in just minutes. The full-fat cottage cheese provides a rich, protein-packed base that balances the natural sweetness of ripe summer peaches beautifully. Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt is a small step that makes a huge difference — it draws out a deep, nutty aroma that elevates the whole dish. A honey drizzle ties everything together, and stirring in a splash of vanilla before drizzling adds a subtle bakery-style warmth that's hard to resist. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around almonds, this recipe leans entirely on pecans, so there's no need to swap or substitute a thing. It works just as well as a satisfying breakfast as it does a light dessert, and the assembly is so simple that it barely qualifies as cooking. Keep a few ripe peaches on the counter and this bowl is always just a few minutes away.
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2 servings
- ½ cup pecan halves
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecan halves and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as they can burn quickly. Remove from heat and toss immediately with the cinnamon and salt.
- 2
Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two bowls.
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