PrintApple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
A high-protein, cozy breakfast bake with apples, cinnamon, and cottage cheese. Perfect for meal prep and a healthy start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in the chopped apples and any optional nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. This bake is great for meal prep and can be reheated throughout the week.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- This bake is a delicious alternative to traditional baked oatmeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg