Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
Delight in this wholesome Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert. Combining protein-rich cottage cheese with sweet apples and warm cinnamon, this bake offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures with the added benefit of oats or almond flour for a hearty touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 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
- 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 of the bake.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. This adds texture and helps the bake to rise slightly during cooking.
- Incorporate Apples: Gently fold in the finely diced peeled apple pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture for bursts of fruity sweetness in each bite.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly; this will help it set and make slicing easier. Serve warm or at room temperature, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Notes
- You can use almond flour as a gluten-free alternative to rolled oats.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to your taste.
- Ensure the baking dish is well greased to avoid sticking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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