🍎 Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Warm • Cozy • High-Protein • Low-Carb
🕒 Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 25–30 minutes
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Total: ~40 minutes
🍽 Servings
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2 breakfast bowls
🧾 Ingredients
Base
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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (small curd works best)
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1 medium apple, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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1 large egg
Flavoring
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but cozy)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Sweetener (optional)
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1–2 tbsp monk fruit, erythritol, or stevia (to taste)
Toppings (optional, low-carb friendly)
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Chopped walnuts or pecans
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Sugar-free maple syrup
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Extra cinnamon
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A dollop of Greek yogurt
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease 2 small oven-safe bowls or ramekins. -
Prepare apples
Dice apples into small cubes. For extra softness, you can sauté them in a pan with a splash of water and cinnamon for 3–4 minutes (optional but delicious). -
Mix base
In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sweetener. -
Fold in apples
Gently stir diced apples into the mixture. -
Bake
Divide evenly between ramekins.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. -
Cool & serve
Let cool 5 minutes. Add toppings if desired and enjoy warm.
🥣 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: ~210–240
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Protein: ~18–22g
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Carbs: ~10–14g (net carbs depend on apple size & sweetener)
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Fat: ~6–8g
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this really low-carb with apples?
A: Apples are higher in carbs than berries, but using ½ apple per serving keeps carbs moderate. You can reduce carbs further by:
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Using only ¼ apple per bowl
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Replacing apples with chopped zucchini + cinnamon (surprisingly good!)
Q: Can I blend the cottage cheese?
A: Yes! Blending creates a cheesecake-like texture and makes the dish smoother—great if you don’t like curds.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Cottage cheese is essential for protein and texture, but you can experiment with:
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Dairy-free cottage alternatives (results vary)
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Silken tofu (protein stays high, texture changes)
Q: Is this good for meal prep?
A: Absolutely.
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Store in the fridge for up to 4 days
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Reheat in the microwave for 45–60 seconds
Q: Can I make it sweeter?
A: Yes—add more monk fruit or drizzle sugar-free maple syrup on top after baking.
Q: Can I eat this cold?
A: You can, but it’s best warm for that baked-apple comfort flavor 🍂
Q: Can I add protein powder?
A: Yes—add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder and 1–2 tbsp milk or water to keep it creamy.