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The Protein-Packed Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake offers a delightful mix of flavor and nutrition, making it an excellent choice for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. This recipe marries the creamy richness of cottage cheese with the chewiness of rolled oats and the natural sweetness of apples, all harmonized by the warm, aromatic spice of cinnamon. Each bite of this bake is not only satisfying but also provides a substantial dose of protein and fiber, ideal for kickstarting your day or fueling an afternoon slump.

Protein-Packed Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

This high-protein bake combines cottage cheese, apples, and cinnamon for a nutritious and delicious dish. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium apples
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • extra ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  • Fold in rolled oats and diced apples, then add nuts and dried fruits if using.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle additional ground cinnamon on top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Serve warm with yogurt or honey for added flavor.
Keyword apple, bake, cinnamon, cottage cheese, healthy, high-protein, snack