Description
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option. Combining protein-rich cottage cheese, sweet diced apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, this baked dish is both nutritious and comforting. Perfectly moist and lightly sweetened, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that supports a balanced diet and can be enjoyed any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
Produce
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice into portions and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour for rolled oats to make this dish gluten free.
- For a vegan version, replace cottage cheese and eggs with plant-based alternatives, though texture may vary.
- Sliced extra apples or a drizzle of additional maple syrup make great toppings.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing maple syrup or honey to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon bake, cottage cheese breakfast, healthy baked oats, protein breakfast, cinnamon apple recipe, easy breakfast bake
