Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. High in protein, naturally sweetened, and gluten-free, this easy recipe is ideal for meal prep and cozy mornings.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or 2% preferred
3 large eggs
1 large apple, peeled and finely diced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, almond butter, chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Stir in the oats or almond flour, cinnamon, and baking powder until fully combined.
Fold in the diced apples.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture and flavor.
To prevent sogginess, drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese before using.
Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to allow oats to absorb moisture.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cottage cheese.
To make it lower in sugar, omit syrup and rely on apple’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 75mg