Paraben 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 real magic is in those pecans — a quick dry toast in a skillet with cinnamon and salt transforms them into something deeply fragrant and satisfying. Layered over cool, protein-rich cottage cheese and finished with a honey drizzle, every bite hits that perfect sweet-savory balance. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around synthetic preservatives and additives, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — every component here is straightforward and recognizable, nothing hidden in a long label. A splash of vanilla stirred into the honey before drizzling adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. It works beautifully as a nourishing breakfast, a light lunch, or even a wholesome 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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