High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake – A Cozy and Nutritious Delight
If you’re searching for a dish that’s both comforting and nourishing, this High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is the perfect choice. It blends the natural sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon, balanced by the creamy richness of cottage cheese and eggs for a protein-packed boost.
This recipe is a healthy twist on classic apple desserts, offering a satisfying option for breakfast, brunch, or a wholesome snack. The texture is soft, custard-like, and slightly cake-y, making it versatile enough to serve warm or cold.
Why This Recipe Works
- Protein-Rich: Cottage cheese and eggs provide lasting energy.
- Wholesome Comfort: Apples + cinnamon = the ultimate cozy flavor combo.
- Guilt-Free Dessert: Tastes indulgent but made with healthy ingredients.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
🍂 Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large apples (peeled, cored, diced)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup rolled oats (optional, for texture)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a medium baking dish.
- Blend Base: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add Oats & Apples: Stir in diced apples and rolled oats (if using) into the blended mixture.
- Bake: Pour mixture into baking dish. Bake for 40–45 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool & Slice: Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a breakfast or chilled as a snack/dessert.
High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
A wholesome baked dish with apples, cinnamon, and cottage cheese. High in protein, cozy in flavor, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in diced apples and rolled oats (if using).
- Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm or chilled with honey drizzle or yogurt.
Notes
This recipe works with any apple variety. For more sweetness, use honeycrisp or gala apples.
Serving Ideas
- Drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup.
- Top with Greek yogurt for even more protein.
- Add chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans) for crunch.
