Peanut 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 put together. The pecans get a quick toast in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt, which coaxes out a deep, nutty fragrance that makes the whole dish smell incredible before you even take a bite. Full-fat cottage cheese gives you a rich, protein-packed base that pairs beautifully with the juicy sweetness of fresh peach slices. A drizzle of honey ties everything together, and a splash of vanilla stirred in beforehand adds a subtle warmth that elevates the whole bowl. For anyone navigating peanut allergies, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying option — pecans are tree nuts with no peanut involvement, and every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source without label anxiety. It works just as well as a quick breakfast as it does a light dessert, and the contrast of textures — silky, juicy, and crunchy all at once — makes it hard to stop at one bowl.
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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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