Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake made with protein-rich cottage cheese, tender apples, and cozy spices, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 3. Fold in chopped apples, and if desired, raisins and nuts.
- 4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
- 6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- This bake can be served plain, topped with yogurt, or drizzled with extra honey or maple syrup.
- It works as both a healthy breakfast and a light dessert.
- For a creamier texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon bake, cottage cheese recipe, high protein breakfast