Shellfish Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Creamy, fruity, and just a little indulgent, this bowl is the kind of breakfast or snack that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that pairs beautifully with ripe, juicy peach slices and a drizzle of golden honey. The real magic comes from the toasted pecans — a quick few minutes in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt transforms them into something deeply fragrant and irresistible. That warm spice against the cool, creamy cottage cheese is a combination that genuinely surprises people the first time they try it. Since every ingredient here is naturally free from shellfish and gluten, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. A splash of vanilla stirred into the honey before drizzling adds an extra layer of warmth that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. It comes together in under ten minutes and is elegant enough to serve to guests without anyone suspecting how simple it really was.
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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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