Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a warm and comforting breakfast or snack option combining creamy cottage cheese, sweet apples, and a touch of cinnamon. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and featuring wholesome oats or almond flour, it is a nutritious, protein-packed dish perfect for a cozy morning or healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to ensure the bake does not stick and is easy to remove once baked.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour if preferred), ground cinnamon, and baking powder into the wet mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Incorporate Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apple into the mixture, making sure the pieces are evenly mixed throughout the batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the combined batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to allow for a uniform bake.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the dish to cool slightly to set before slicing. Serve warm for a delicious and healthy treat.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a lower-carb version.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or another preferred natural sweetener.
- Make sure apples are finely diced for even texture and baking throughout the dish.
- Letting the bake cool slightly helps it firm up for easier slicing.
- This recipe is great served with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of extra cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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