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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake

Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake for Cozy Mornings

A high-protein Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake perfect for busy mornings, with flexible gluten-free or low-sugar options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese full-fat or 2%
  • 2 large Eggs fresh
  • 2 cups Apple finely diced, Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats or Almond Flour certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free option
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup or Honey for low-sugar alternative, consider monk fruit
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon can add nutmeg or cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Toppings (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or Almond Butter serve warm for extra treat
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, cinnamon, and baking powder until fully combined.
  4. Gently fold in the diced apples, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain wet cottage cheese before use; finely diced apples help control moisture.

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