Description

This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option combining creamy cottage cheese, fresh apples, warming cinnamon, and a touch of natural sweetness. It’s a protein-packed, comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day or a satisfying treat any time.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder

Produce

1 large apple, peeled and finely diced

Instructions

Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until fully combined and slightly fluffy.
Add dry ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder into the wet mixture, blending well to create a thick batter.
Incorporate apples: Gently fold in the peeled and finely diced apple pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed through the batter.
Transfer to baking dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula for consistent cooking.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

You can substitute almond flour with rolled oats for a gluten-free option.
Adjust sweetness by using more or less maple syrup or honey.
Use any sweet apple variety like Fuji or Gala for natural sweetness.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat slices in the microwave or oven before serving for a warm treat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: apple cinnamon bake, cottage cheese breakfast, healthy baked oatmeal, protein breakfast bake, healthy apple dessert