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Apple Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

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This Apple Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option, combining creamy cottage cheese, sweet diced apples, and warm cinnamon spices. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup or honey and bound with eggs and oats or almond flour, this baked dish offers a comforting texture and a nutritious start to your day. It’s easy to prepare, baked until golden brown, and perfect served warm.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Fruit

  • 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats (or almond flour), ground cinnamon, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix well to evenly incorporate all ingredients.
  4. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely diced peeled apple into the batter, ensuring the fruit is evenly distributed without over-mixing.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The bake is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to taste.
  • For a vegan version, consider replacing cottage cheese and eggs with plant-based alternatives, though texture will differ.
  • This bake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
  • Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor if desired.

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