No-Cook Peach Protein Cottage Cheese Bowls

Summer peaches meet creamy cottage cheese in this effortless no-cook bowl. Honey and vanilla swirl through the curds, while cinnamon, toasted almonds, and a few basil leaves add bright contrast.

Serves 2 · 10 min prep

Estimate for one serving

• 410 cal
• 28g protein
• 38g carbs
• 16g fat
• 6g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
• 2 large ripe peaches
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup granola clusters
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch flaky sea salt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

1. 1Choose peaches that yield slightly to pressure and smell fragrant at the stem. Rinse, pit, and slice them into thin wedges, then toss the slices gently with lemon juice so they stay bright.
2. 2Spoon the cottage cheese into two shallow bowls. Drizzle each portion with honey and vanilla, then sprinkle cinnamon and a tiny pinch of flaky salt over the top.
3. 3Use the back of a spoon to swirl the honey and vanilla lightly into the cottage cheese without fully mixing so you still get creamy pockets.
4. 4Arrange the peach slices in a fan or loose pile over half of each bowl. Sprinkle chia seeds evenly so they cling to both the fruit and the cheese.
5. 5Scatter toasted sliced almonds and granola clusters over the remaining half for crunch. Tear the basil leaves and tuck a few pieces among the peaches for a fresh herbal note.
6. 6Let the bowls sit 2 to 3 minutes so the chia softens slightly and the honey seeps into the cottage cheese. Taste one peach slice and add another drizzle of honey if the fruit is tart.
7. 7Serve immediately with a spoon that can scoop cheese, fruit, and crunch together in every bite. These hold well for about 20 minutes if you need to pack them for a rushed morning.