Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and comforting breakfast or snack option that combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet apples and warm cinnamon. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, oats, and natural sweeteners, it’s a protein-packed, naturally sweetened bake that’s perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely 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 Oven and Prepare Dish: 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 well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apple into the batter to incorporate it without breaking the pieces.
- Pour and Spread Batter: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing and serving to let it set perfectly.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, choose almond flour instead of rolled oats.
- Sweetener can be adjusted based on preference; honey or maple syrup both work well.
- Make sure apples are finely diced to ensure even cooking and distribution.
- This bake keeps well refrigerated and can be reheated gently in the microwave.
- Feel free to add a handful of nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
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