Description
A wholesome and comforting Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake combining creamy cottage cheese, sweet diced apples, and warm cinnamon with oats or almond flour for a nutritious breakfast or snack option. This baked dish is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and has a moist, tender texture.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prepare for baking.
- 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 to the wet mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the peeled and finely diced apples to distribute them throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the greased 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 into portions and serving. Optional toppings like Greek yogurt, almond butter, or chopped nuts can be added for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture and creaminess.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months for longer storage.
- Optional toppings include Greek yogurt, almond butter, or chopped nuts to enhance flavor and add nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
