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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake

Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake for Cozy Mornings

Delight in the high-protein Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, perfect for cozy mornings and customizable for dietary needs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese full-fat or 2% small curd recommended
  • 4 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs
  • 2 cups Apple use firmer varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats or Almond Flour use gluten-free oats for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey can reduce amount or use monk fruit/stevia
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt for serving
  • 1/4 cup Almond Butter for drizzling
  • 1 medium Sliced Bananas for serving

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until just incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the recipe by substituting different fruits or adjusting sweetness levels to suit your preference.

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