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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake

Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake

Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a protein-packed breakfast that combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet baked apples and warming cinnamon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat recommended
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups diced apples firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1 cup rolled oats or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for rising

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in the diced apples evenly into the batter.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
  6. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For additional flavor variations, consider adding nuts, seeds, or other spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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