Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and comforting breakfast or snack option, combining creamy cottage cheese with diced apples, warm cinnamon, and wholesome oats or almond flour. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, this baked dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day or a cozy treat any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 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
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 lightly 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 smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apple into the batter, ensuring the pieces are evenly distributed.
- Transfer and Spread: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to allow uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Use honey or maple syrup depending on your sweetness preference and dietary needs.
- Make sure to peel the apple to maintain a smooth texture in the bake.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6th of bake)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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