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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake

A comforting and easy-to-make dish combining cottage cheese, apples, and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Light Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese The star for texture and creaminess.
  • 3 large eggs They bind everything together.
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey Natural sweetener for depth of flavor.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Provides warmth to the flavors.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour Body-builders that add texture.
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Flavor glue that adds warmth.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Adds lightness and rise.
Filling
  • 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced Adds sweetness and moisture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in oats (or almond flour), cinnamon, and baking powder until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the diced apple to evenly distribute.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a make-ahead option, assemble the batter and refrigerate overnight. Increase bake time by 5-10 minutes if batter is cold.