Description
Start your day with the delightful and nutritious Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, a breakfast dish that feels indulgent yet is packed with protein. This warm and comforting bake is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, combining the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese with sweet apples and fragrant cinnamon. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a quick snack throughout the week, this recipe promises to satisfy your taste buds while keeping you energized. Easy to prepare in just a few simple steps, it’s an excellent choice for meal prep or a cozy family breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder until combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple for added sweetness and texture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg