Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious and wholesome breakfast or snack option that combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh apples and warm cinnamon spices. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a comforting texture with the added nutrition of oats or almond flour, subtly sweetened with maple syrup or honey. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder until evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without over mixing to maintain texture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake the Dish: 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 cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bake cool slightly before slicing into portions and serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You may substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or your preferred natural sweetener.
- Ensure the apple is finely diced to cook evenly within the bake.
- Letting the bake cool slightly helps it to set for easier slicing.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Keywords: apple cinnamon bake, cottage cheese breakfast, healthy baked oatmeal, gluten free breakfast, nutritious morning meal
