Description
Warm apple cinnamon cottage cheese bake that is cozy, creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein. Soft baked apples, warm cinnamon spice, and creamy cottage cheese create the perfect comforting breakfast or healthy snack.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
2 apples, diced
1 cup rolled oats
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
Extra cinnamon for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Dice apples into small chunks and toss lightly with cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until combined.
4. Stir in rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and remaining cinnamon.
5. Fold diced apples and optional walnuts into the mixture.
6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Sprinkle extra cinnamon over the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set in the center.
9. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese before mixing for a smoother texture.
Use sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for extra flavor.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Delicious served warm with yogurt or nut butter.
Add raisins or pecans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg