Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Baked Oatmeal
Warm cinnamon-spiced apples mix with a creamy baked oatmeal. This gluten-free recipe packs 14 grams of protein per serving, making it a great way to start the day. It’s also vegetarian, refined sugar free, high in protein and high in fiber.
Servings: 9 slices
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups quick oats
- 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups chopped apple divided
- 1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
Topping
- 1 1/8 cups plain Greek yogurt about 2 tbsp per serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, egg whites, blended cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Add the quick oats, 2 tsp cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in 2 cups of the chopped apples.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some of the liquid.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup chopped apples, remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and chopped pecans over the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes, then cut into 9 pieces.
- Serve each slice with 2 tbsp Greek yogurt on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice (8 oz) | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.3g | Protein: 14.2g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 12.6g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1.7mg