Wheat Free Gluten Free Peach Pecan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ripe summer peaches, warm-spiced toasted pecans, and creamy full-fat cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels indulgent but takes almost no time to pull off. Every component here is naturally free of wheat and wheat-derived ingredients, so there's no substituting or swapping required — it just works as written. The real magic is in those pecans: a quick toast in a dry skillet with cinnamon and salt transforms them into something deeply fragrant and almost caramel-like before they ever hit the bowl. Layering them over cool, protein-rich cottage cheese and juicy peach slices creates a contrast of textures that's genuinely satisfying. A drizzle of honey ties everything together, and if you stir in a splash of vanilla first, the whole thing takes on a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more considered than the effort involved. It works beautifully as a light breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a simple dessert when peaches are at their 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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