Cottage Cheese with Peaches
A refreshingly simple and healthy dish. Creamy cottage cheese pairs perfectly with sweet, juicy peaches, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. A perfect high-protein breakfast or snack ready in minutes.
For 8 servings
6 steps.
- 1
Step 1
- a.Wash, pit, and slice the peaches.
- 2
Step 2
- a.Divide the cottage cheese evenly among eight serving bowls, adding 1/2 cup to each.
- 3
Step 3
- a.Arrange the sliced peaches over the cottage cheese in each bowl.
- 4
Step 4
- a.Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of honey over each bowl.
- 5
Step 5
- a.Sprinkle each bowl with a pinch of ground cinnamon and top with the chopped pecans.
- 6
Step 6
- a.Serve immediately and enjoy.
What to keep in mind.
5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe peaches that are slightly soft to the touch.
- 2Lightly toast the pecans in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty flavor.
- 3Full-fat cottage cheese will give you a creamier texture, but low-fat also works well.
- 4If fresh peaches are out of season, you can use canned peaches (drained well) or thawed frozen peaches.
- 5Prepare the components ahead, but assemble just before serving to keep the pecans crunchy.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
Use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative and swap the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.
high proteinHigh protein
Stir a scoop of your favorite unflavored or vanilla protein powder into the cottage cheese before topping.
dairy freeDairy free
Substitute regular cottage cheese with a dairy-free version made from soy, almonds, or cashews.
kid friendlyKid friendly
Dice the peaches into smaller, bite-sized pieces and let the kids assemble their own bowls with their favorite toppings.
budget friendlyBudget friendly
Use canned peaches packed in juice (not heavy syrup) when fresh peaches are not in season or are too expensive.