Breastfeeding Friendly Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, warm cinnamon-spiced pecans, and creamy full-fat cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to pull together. Full-fat cottage cheese is a genuinely smart choice when you're nursing — it delivers a solid hit of protein and calcium in every serving, and the richness helps keep you satisfied between feeds. The toasted pecans add healthy fats and a satisfying crunch that makes this feel more like a treat than a functional meal. Fresh peaches bring natural sweetness, so the honey drizzle is just a finishing touch rather than the main event. Everything here is naturally gluten free with no swaps or substitutions needed, which means you can skip the label-reading and just enjoy your food. A splash of vanilla stirred into the honey before drizzling is a small step that makes the whole bowl smell and taste noticeably more special. This one works just as well as a nourishing breakfast as it does a quick afternoon snack when hunger hits hard.
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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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