Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
Start your day with a warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, a delightful dish that feels like a cozy hug on chilly mornings. This protein-packed breakfast is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With the sweet aroma of baked apples and cinnamon wafting through your home, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you enjoy it solo or serve it at brunch, this wholesome bake is perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite fruits and nuts, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Fold in the diced apples until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing into squares and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (110g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg