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. Baked to golden perfection with oats or almond flour, it’s easy to prepare and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, making it a nutritious and delicious treat for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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: 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 and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate Apples: Fold the finely diced peeled apple into the batter gently, making sure the pieces are evenly spread without overmixing.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature as a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour to make this dish gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to your taste.
- For a vegan version, replace cottage cheese and eggs with plant-based alternatives, though baking times may vary.
- Make sure to peel and finely dice the apple for the best texture and even distribution throughout the bake.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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