Delicious Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Delicious Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, a delightful dish that perfectly marries the flavors of cozy apple pie with creamy cheesecake. Ideal for breakfast or as a nourishing snack, this high-protein bake offers a lightly sweetened taste with a heartwarming hint of cinnamon. It’s not only simple to whip up but also meal-prep friendly, making it the perfect choice for busy mornings or fall gatherings. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is versatile enough to enjoy any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a blender, blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats or almond flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples using a spatula.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish; add optional toppings like nuts or raisins if desired.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg