High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
A comforting and nutritious apple cinnamon bake made with cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, diced apples, rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This bake is best enjoyed warm. Consider adding toppings like yogurt or chopped nuts for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg