Description
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option featuring creamy cottage cheese combined with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of natural sweetness from maple syrup. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a comforting texture with a nutritious boost from oats or almond flour, perfect for a cozy morning or a healthful treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
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) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour as a gluten-free option), ground cinnamon, and baking powder into the wet mixture, ensuring an even distribution of all components.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the finely diced peeled apples into the batter, spreading them evenly to maintain a consistent texture in each bite.
- Pour & Spread: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula to create a uniform thickness for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the baking dish before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup to adjust sweetness and flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour instead of rolled oats.
- Fresh apples add moisture and natural sweetness; tart apple varieties will create a nice balance.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Consider adding chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon bake, cottage cheese bake, healthy breakfast, gluten-free breakfast, baked oatmeal alternative, cinnamon apple dessert
