Citric Acid Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, creamy full-fat cottage cheese, and warm toasted pecans come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to pull together. The combination of textures is genuinely satisfying — silky curds, juicy fruit, and those cinnamon-dusted pecans with just enough crunch to keep every bite interesting. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air, since so many packaged foods and flavored snacks sneak it in as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify: fresh peaches, plain cottage cheese, honey, pecans, cinnamon, salt, and an optional splash of vanilla. Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out a deep, nutty warmth that elevates the whole bowl. A drizzle of honey ties everything together with natural sweetness that lets the peaches shine rather than compete. It works beautifully as a protein-rich breakfast, a light lunch, or even a wholesome dessert.
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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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