Chicken Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, toasty spiced pecans, and creamy cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to put together. The cottage cheese base is thick and protein-packed, making this feel genuinely satisfying rather than like a sad desk lunch. Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt is a small step that pays off big — they turn fragrant and slightly caramelized, adding crunch and warmth to every bite. A honey drizzle ties everything together, and the optional vanilla stirred right into the honey gives the whole bowl a subtle, almost dessert-like aroma. Every ingredient here is naturally free from poultry, so there's nothing to swap or substitute — just straightforward, wholesome components you can feel good about. It works beautifully as a quick breakfast, a light lunch, or even a post-workout snack when you want something that actually keeps you full.
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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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