Description
A creamy, protein-rich apple cinnamon bake made with cottage cheese, eggs, fresh apple, cinnamon, and vanilla. This easy sugar-free dessert has a soft, custard-like texture and cozy apple flavor without a flour-based batter or added sugar. Enjoy it warm for breakfast or dessert, or chill it for a convenient make-ahead snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium crisp apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sugar-free Greek yogurt
- Chopped walnuts or almonds
- Extra ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar-free sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to a bowl.
- Whisk until well combined. For a smoother, custard-like texture, blend the mixture until creamy.
- Dice the apple into small pieces. If the apple is particularly juicy, pat the pieces dry with a paper towel.
- Gently fold the diced apple into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the bake cool for 10–15 minutes so the center can finish setting.
- Serve warm or chilled with sugar-free Greek yogurt, chopped nuts, and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese mixture before adding the diced apple.
- Use a crisp apple that holds its shape during baking.
- Avoid overbaking; the center should be set but still gently soft.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or allspice for extra warmth.
- Substitute diced pears for the apple for a slightly softer, sweeter variation.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve cold for a firmer, cheesecake-like texture or gently reheat individual portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake
- Calories: 135
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: Sugar-Free Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake