Coconut Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, creamy cottage cheese, and warm toasted pecans come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to pull off. The real magic here is in those pecans — a quick toast in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt transforms them into something deeply fragrant and almost caramel-like, adding serious crunch to every bite. Full-fat cottage cheese gives the base a rich, satisfying creaminess that pairs beautifully with the juicy sweetness of fresh peach slices. A drizzle of honey ties everything together, and if you stir in a splash of vanilla first, the whole bowl takes on a subtle warmth that feels almost dessert-like. Many packaged granola bowls and flavored yogurt parfaits sneak in coconut oil or shredded coconut as a filler, so making this at home with straightforward ingredients means you stay in full control of what's in your dish. It works just as well as a quick breakfast as it does a light afternoon snack, and the assembly is barely more than layering and drizzling.
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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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