Rice Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Creamy, fruity, and just a little bit indulgent, this bowl is the kind of breakfast or snack that feels like a treat while still being genuinely nourishing. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe summer peaches. The real magic happens in that small skillet — toasting the pecans with cinnamon and salt takes only a few minutes but adds a warm, deeply aromatic crunch that elevates the whole dish. A honey drizzle ties everything together, and the optional vanilla stirred right into the honey is a small step that makes a surprisingly big difference. For anyone navigating a rice-free lifestyle, grain-based bowls and cereals can feel limiting fast, but this one sidesteps all of that without any substitutions or workarounds — every ingredient here is naturally free of rice in any form. It comes together in under ten minutes with no special equipment beyond a skillet and two bowls, making it just as practical as it is delicious. Whether you serve it for a lazy weekend brunch or a quick afternoon pick-me-up, it's the kind of simple combination you'll find yourself coming back to all peach season long.
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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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