Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake (Print Version)
Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake offers a warm, comforting breakfast or dessert. This easy, protein-packed dish combines sweet apples, cinnamon, and creamy cottage cheese.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Creamy Cottage Cheese Base
01 -
3 cups (24 oz) 2% low-fat cottage cheese
02 -
2 large eggs
03 -
1/4 cup maple syrup
04 -
1 tsp vanilla extract
05 -
1/4 tsp salt
→ Sweet Apple & Spice Medley
06 -
2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced
07 -
2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
08 -
1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 -
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10 -
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
→ Golden Crumble Topping
11 -
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
12 -
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
13 -
2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
14 -
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
15 -
1/4 tsp salt
16 -
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. This prepares your dish for the delicious Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake, ensuring easy serving and cleanup.
02 -
In a medium bowl, combine 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced), 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
03 -
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups (24 oz) 2% low-fat cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined and smooth. A blender can be used for an even creamier texture for your Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake.
04 -
Pour the creamy cottage cheese base into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Spoon the apple mixture over the cottage cheese layer, distributing the apples across the surface.
05 -
In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter until crumbly.
06 -
Sprinkle the golden crumble topping evenly over the apple layer. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cottage cheese base is set. This completes the cooking for your Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake.
07 -
Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake to set properly, enhancing its texture and flavor.
# Notes:
01 -
For an extra smooth base, blend the cottage cheese mixture in a high-speed blender until completely smooth before pouring into the dish.
02 -
Store any leftover Cozy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
03 -
Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of extra cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup for an added touch of indulgence.
04 -
Feel free to use other firm, sweet-tart apples like Granny Smith or Gala if Honeycrisp or Fuji are not available.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
8x8 inch baking dish
02 -
large mixing bowl
03 -
medium mixing bowl
04 -
whisk
05 -
measuring cups
06 -
measuring spoons
07 -
peeler
08 -
knife
09 -
cutting board
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 477 kcal
Total Fat: 17 g
Total Carbohydrate: 61 g
Protein: 23 g