🍎 Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Warm, Cozy & Low-Carb — Mediterranean Inspired
Servings: 2 bowls
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20–25 min
Total: 30–35 min
🌿 Ingredients
Base
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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1 large apple, diced (Honeycrisp or any sweet-crisp apple)
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1 large egg
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1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional; or use ½ tsp stevia)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg
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Pinch of salt
Topping (Optional but delicious!)
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Extra cinnamon
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A drizzle of honey
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Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
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A spoon of Greek yogurt
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Fresh berries
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A sprinkle of oats or granola (Mediterranean-friendly if whole-grain)
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the apples
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Dice the apple into small chunks.
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Toss with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Microwave 1 minute or sauté in a pan for 2–3 minutes to soften (optional but makes it extra cozy!).
3. Mix the base
In a bowl, whisk together:
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egg
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cottage cheese
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vanilla
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cinnamon
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salt
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honey/maple syrup (if using)
Then fold in the softened apples.
4. Fill baking bowls
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Divide the mixture into 2 small ramekins or one small baking dish.
5. Bake
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Bake 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
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It will puff slightly like a mini cheesecake and settle as it cools.
6. Serve warm
Top with:
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chopped nuts
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extra cinnamon
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a drizzle of honey
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berries
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a spoon of Greek yogurt (more protein!)
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Eat warm straight from the oven.
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Meal-prep friendly — store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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Great with a cup of tea or mint green tea (Mediterranean touch!).
💚 Mediterranean Benefits
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High protein (cottage cheese + egg)
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Low-carb, naturally low-sugar
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Anti-inflammatory spices
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Rich in fiber from apples
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Healthy fats from nuts and olive-oil based toppings
