Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Warm, comforting, and protein-packed breakfast bowls made with baked apples, cottage cheese, oats, and cinnamon — a cozy way to start your day.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Ramekins or Oven-safe Bowls
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1/4 cup milk dairy or plant-based
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease four small oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the diced apples and milk until evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared bowls.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top if using.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the mixture is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a cozy breakfast.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and tang. Serve with a drizzle of extra honey or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.