This cozy, protein-packed breakfast bake tastes just like apple pie—but it’s wholesome enough to start your day right. With creamy cottage cheese, tender apples, warm spices, and a lightly sweet custard base, it’s soft, comforting, and perfect for meal prep or a family breakfast.
🕒 Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
🛠️ Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or blender
- Baking dish (8×8 inch)
- Knife & cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large apples (peeled, diced)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Cottage cheese: Adds protein and creamy texture
- Apples: Use sweet varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp
- Oats: Provide structure and fiber
- Maple syrup: Natural sweetness with rich flavor
- Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg create that apple pie taste
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease your baking dish.
Step 2: Blend Wet Ingredients
In a bowl (or blender), mix cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4: Mix & Fold
Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in diced apples.
Step 5: Bake
Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 40–45 minutes or until set and golden on top.
Step 6: Cool & Serve
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 220–260
- Protein: 12–15g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 3–4g
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture
- Dice apples small for even cooking
- Add a sprinkle of brown sugar on top for a caramelized crust
- Serve with yogurt or a drizzle of honey
🔄 Variations
- High-Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder
- Low-Carb Option: Replace oats with almond flour
- Crunchy Topping: Add chopped nuts or granola before baking
- Dairy-Free: Use plant-based cottage cheese and milk
