Citrus Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, toasted cinnamon pecans, and creamy cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to pull off. The contrast of textures is genuinely satisfying — silky, protein-rich cottage cheese underneath, juicy fruit in the middle, and those warm, crackling pecans on top. A drizzle of honey ties everything together with just enough sweetness, and a splash of vanilla in the honey before drizzling adds a subtle depth that makes the whole thing taste more complex than it is. For anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air — no orange juice marinades, no lemon zest, no hidden citric acid to second-guess. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can build the bowl with total confidence. It works beautifully as a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack, or even a light dessert when peach season is at its peak.
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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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