Description
A warm and lightly spiced bake combining creamy cottage cheese and cinnamon-scented apples, perfect for brunch or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth-ish.
- Add the oats or almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir until uniform.
- Fold in the finely diced apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes, slice into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm, topped with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, or nuts. It also works as a portable snack or lighter dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American