Description
Start your day with this warm and delicious breakfast bake packed with protein and fall flavors! Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family brunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the diced apples, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking for a sweet, caramelized crust!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg