Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake: Easy, Cozy & Protein-Packed Breakfast Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a cozy, protein-packed breakfast perfect for a healthy start to your day. Combining creamy cottage cheese with sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and wholesome oats, it offers a deliciously comforting and nutritious meal that’s easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- 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 and prepare dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients. Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder until evenly mixed into the wet ingredients.
- Incorporate apples. Fold the peeled and finely diced apples gently into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Transfer to baking dish. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake. Place the dish in the oven and bake 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 and serving. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Optional toppings include Greek yogurt, almond butter, or chopped nuts to add extra flavor and texture.
Keywords: apple cinnamon bake, cottage cheese breakfast, protein-packed breakfast, healthy apple bake, easy breakfast casserole
