⭐ Mediterranean Baked Apple–Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bowls
Warm • Cozy • High-Protein • Low-Carb • No added sugar (optional)
Serves: 2 bowls
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Base
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1 cup (240 g) cottage cheese
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of sea salt
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Optional sweetener:
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1–2 tsp honey OR monk fruit for sugar-free
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Apple Topping
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1 medium apple, diced
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½ tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp olive oil or a small knob of butter
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Optional: squeeze of lemon
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg or cardamom
Mediterranean Garnishes (Optional but delicious)
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Crushed pistachios or walnuts
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A drizzle of olive oil
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Greek yogurt spoon on top
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Toasted sesame or tahini swirl
🍎 Instructions
1. Prepare the apple topping
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Toss diced apple with cinnamon and olive oil (or butter).
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Microwave 1–2 minutes OR sauté in a small pan until softened.
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Set aside.
2. Make the cottage cheese base
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In a bowl, whisk cottage cheese + egg until creamy (you can blend for a smoother custard, or leave chunky).
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Add cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and your chosen sweetener.
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Divide into two small oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
3. Add the apples
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Spoon the cinnamon apples on top of each bowl.
4. Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes
until the edges are set and the center is slightly custardy.
It should look golden, creamy, and warm — slightly puffed but soft.
✨ Texture & Flavor
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Warm apple pie vibes
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Creamy, custard-like cottage cheese base
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Cozy cinnamon aroma
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Naturally sweet (especially if using honey or no added sugar)
🫒 Mediterranean Variations
Turkish Style
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Add 1 tbsp raisins
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Sprinkle crushed walnuts
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Drizzle a touch of olive oil
Greek Style
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Add 1 tbsp tahini to the base
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Top with a small spoon of Greek yogurt after baking
Italian Style
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Add lemon zest to the filling
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A few toasted almonds on top
🔢 Macros (per bowl, no honey) — Approx.
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Calories: ~180
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Protein: 16–18 g
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Carbs: 8–10 g
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Fat: 8–10 g
Very low-carb, high-protein, naturally satisfying.
