Dessert

Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls Recipe

BySana Jeannette November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

Start your day with these warm and comforting Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls. Packed with protein and naturally sweetened with apples and maple syrup, they make a wholesome and satisfying morning treat.

This image shows a white bowl filled with creamy oatmeal topped with several small pieces of soft yellow apple and a layer of crumbly brown cinnamon streusel. The apples are scattered unevenly on top, some embedded a little into the oatmeal, while the cinnamon crumb topping covers parts of the surface with a rough texture. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with a blurred whole red-yellow apple and a wooden spoon in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs

½ cup almond flour (or rolled oats for a heartier texture)
1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, extra apple slices, a drizzle of additional maple syrup

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180 °C (about 350 °F) and grease ramekins or a small baking dish to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour (or oats), vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Gently fold the diced apple into the mixture, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout.

Step 4: Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins or pour it into the baking dish.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is set and the edges turn slightly golden.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and let the bowls sit for a few minutes to cool slightly before serving.

Step 7: Add your favorite optional toppings such as chopped nuts, extra apple slices, or a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance flavor and texture.

Tips & Variations

For a gluten-free version, stick with almond flour; rolled oats add a chewier texture but still work well.
Try adding a handful of raisins or chopped dried fruit for extra sweetness and chewiness.

Swap maple syrup for honey or agave if preferred, adjusting sweetness to taste.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for an extra special breakfast.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through. These breakfast bowls can also be enjoyed cold if preferred.