Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option combining creamy cottage cheese, sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and wholesome oats or almond flour. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a comforting blend of flavors and a satisfying texture, perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping for the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until evenly incorporated.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apple into the mixture, ensuring the fruit is evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or another preferred sweetener.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent the bake from sticking.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts on top before baking.
- This bake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
