Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bake
Need a protein boosted dessert to satisfy your cravings for sweets?
I’m excited to share a recipe I recently adapted from a recipe on FrostyRecipes.com — their Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake — to fit perfectly into a fitness-minded lifestyle.
I added some twists to it to make it my own. My version features chopped apple and chia seeds! I'm a dietitian of course, sliding in fiber, omega-3's, and produce where I can. 🍏
This bake is a winner for a few big reasons: it’s high in complete protein (thanks to cottage cheese and eggs), naturally gluten-free when you use GF oats and comes together with just a handful of wholesome, kitchen-staple ingredients.
Whether you’re fueling up before a workout or replenishing after one, a slice of this bake gives you steady protein, balanced carbs, and nutrients — all in a cozy, comforting format. Give it a try this week, and let me know how it fits into your routine!
Let’s dig in!
Total time: 60 Minutes | Prep Time: 2 Minutes | Cook Time: 50-55 Minutes
Servings: 8 | Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert | Cuisine: Seasonal
Ingredients
2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup rolled oats or almond flour (GF if needed)
½ cup maple syrup or brown sugar (or preferred sweetener)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup finely diced apple (peeled or unpeeled)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin purée, maple syrup (or sugar), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the rolled oats (or almond flour), pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and chia seeds, stirring until fully combined.
Fold in the diced apples so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts
185 calories | 14 g protein | 22 g carbs (18.5 g net) | 4.5 g fat | 3.5 g fiber
GF, high fiber, high protein, seasonal
Tatum’s Recipe Hacks:
🌾 Avoiding oats? Try almond flour
🐟 Add more omega-3's with ground flaxseed
🍦 Top with Greek yogurt for a healthy, high protein whipped cream alternative
❓Did you know? Cinnamon can reduce blood sugar levels.
Let’s work together! Want individualized meal and snack ideas that align with your nutrition and wellness goals?
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