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Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake for a Protein Boost Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious and protein-packed breakfast or snack option. Featuring the warm flavors of cinnamon and sweet diced apples, combined with creamy cottage cheese and hearty oats, this bake offers a comforting and nutritious start to your day or a satisfying treat any time. It’s easy to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and cut into perfectly portioned slices.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or 2% recommended)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large apple (peeled and finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (or almond flour)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter becomes smooth and well blended.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder to the wet mixture, ensuring everything is incorporated evenly.
  4. Incorporate Apples: Carefully fold in the finely diced peeled apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for consistent flavor and texture.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the complete batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to create an even surface for baking.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that it is fully cooked.
  7. Cool and Slice: Allow the bake to cool slightly after baking before slicing it into 8 equal squares for serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond flour for rolled oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese yields a creamier texture, but 2% can be used for a lighter option.
  • Maple syrup can be replaced with honey for natural sweetness.
  • Be sure to thoroughly grease the baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • Letting the bake cool slightly before cutting helps maintain shape and prevents crumbling.

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