Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, toasty spiced pecans, and creamy full-fat cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to pull off. The combination of textures is genuinely satisfying — silky curds, juicy fruit, and that warm crunch from the skillet-toasted pecans dusted with cinnamon and salt. Processed deli meats and cured foods are the usual culprits when it comes to sneaky preservatives, so a fresh, whole-ingredient bowl like this is a welcome change of pace. Every component here is exactly what it says it is: real fruit, real nuts, real dairy, and a drizzle of honey. The optional vanilla stirred into the honey before drizzling is a small move that makes the whole thing taste noticeably more special. It works equally well as a protein-packed breakfast or a light, satisfying dessert that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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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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