Description
This Cottage Cheese Apple Crisp is a wholesome dessert that combines tender cinnamon apples, a golden oat crumble, and a creamy layer of protein-rich cottage cheese. It’s a lighter twist on the traditional crisp, perfect for dessert or even a cozy breakfast!
Ingredients
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- For the Apple Layer:
- 4 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cottage Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Crisp Topping:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Spread in the bottom of the dish.
- Blend the cottage cheese with maple syrup and vanilla until smooth (or leave it slightly chunky if preferred). Spread over the apples.
- Stir together oats, flour, nuts, butter, maple syrup, and salt to make the crisp topping. Crumble evenly over the cottage cheese layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and apples are bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Make it gluten-free by using certified GF oats and almond flour.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days – great reheated for breakfast!
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
