Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and delicious baked breakfast or dessert option that combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh apples, warming cinnamon, and a touch of natural sweetness. Using oats or almond flour for texture and a hint of maple syrup or honey for sweetness, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.
- 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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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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large 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 to the wet mixture. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the finely diced peeled apple pieces into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust sweetness by using maple syrup or honey to your taste preference.
- Ensure the apple is finely diced for even baking and texture.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled, making it versatile for breakfast or dessert.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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