Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake 

This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a warm, cozy, and protein-rich breakfast you’ll want to make again and again. Creamy cottage cheese and eggs blend into a custardy base, sweetened with maple syrup and brightened with apple pieces and cinnamon. Rolled oats (or almond flour) add texture and fiber, creating a satisfying, nourishing dish that’s both simple and comforting. Perfect for meal-prepping, leftovers store beautifully in the fridge, and the farmhouse style bake hits that homey sweet spot with minimal fuss—just slide it into a warm oven and let it work its magic. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese
  
  

• 3 large eggs
  
  

• 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced
  
  

• ½ cup rolled oats (or almond flour)
  
  

• ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
  
  

• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
   
   

2. Whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until well blended.
   
   

3. Stir in oats (or almond flour), cinnamon, and baking powder.
   
   

4. Fold in diced apple.
   
   

5. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
   
   

6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   
   

7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrients (per slice; approximate)

• Calories: 145 kcal
  
  

• Sugar: 6 g
  
  

• Sodium: 180 mg
  
  

• Fat: 7 g (Saturated Fat: 2.5 g, Unsaturated Fat: 4 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 10 g (Fiber: 1.5 g, Trans Fat: 0 g)
  
  

• Protein: 11 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 75 mg