Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls

📝 Ingredients (2 servings)

• Cottage cheese: 1 cup (low-fat or full-fat)

• Rolled oats: ½ cup

• Egg: 1 large

• Honey or maple syrup: 2 tbsp (adjust to taste)

• Apple: 1 medium, peeled & diced

• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp

• Vanilla extract: ½ tsp

• Baking powder: ½ tsp

• Chopped walnuts or pecans: 2 tbsp (optional, for crunch)

• Pinch of salt

🍯 Topping (Optional but recommended)

• Extra apple slices – for garnish

• Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

• A sprinkle of cinnamon

• Greek yogurt or extra cottage cheese – for creaminess

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease 2 small oven-safe bowls or ramekins.

2. Prepare the Mixture

   • In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.

   • Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

   • Fold in the diced apple.

3. Assemble Bowls

   • Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared bowls.

   • Sprinkle walnuts or pecans on top for a crunchy texture.

4. Bake

   • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and set in the center.

5. Serve Warm

   • Garnish with extra apple slices, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon.

   • Serve warm for the best flavor!

💡 Tips

• For a sweeter bowl, mix in 1–2 tsp of brown sugar before baking.

• Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.

• Make it high-protein by adding 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (reduce oats slightly).