Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
A wholesome and comforting Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, combining creamy cottage cheese, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon flavors into a nutritious baked breakfast or snack. This easy-to-make dish is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and uses oats or almond flour for a hearty texture.
- 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: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Fruit
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat the 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.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, which will create the base for the bake.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder to the wet mixture, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed for proper texture and rising.
- Incorporate Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apple into the batter, distributing the fruit evenly without overmixing to maintain some texture.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly in the dish before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a nutritious breakfast or snack option.
Notes
- Use almond flour instead of oats for a lower-carb and gluten-free option.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- The bake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans on top before baking.
- Serve with yogurt or fresh fruit for a complete meal.
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