This recipe brings together simple, nutritious ingredients to create a satisfying morning meal. With creamy cottage cheese as the base, topped with warm, cinnamon & maple cooked apples and crunchy granola, this Cinnamon Apple & Granola Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures and is a delicious way to start your day!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Comforting breakfast bowl perfect for chilly mornings.
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, adding a touch of warmth and sweetness.
- Creamy cottage cheese provides a protein-packed base for lasting energy.
- Sauteed cinnamon apples infuse the dish with cozy autumn flavors.
- Customizable with your favorite toppings and variations.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese - blend the cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth texture.
- Apples - use your favorite variety of apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Granola - choose your preferred type of granola, whether store-bought or homemade, for added crunch and texture.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How To Make Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bowls
Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this recipe.
Step 1: Prep the cottage cheese and apple.
Thoroughly blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides and continue blending if necessary.
Peel and uniformly chop an apple.
Step 2: Cook the apples.
In a small saucepan, add the chopped apple, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring regularly, until the apples soften and cook down a bit for approximately 5 minutes. This apple mixture makes enough for two breakfast bowls. Store half of the mixture in the fridge for another day's breakfast.
Step 3: Assemble the breakfast bowl.
Assemble the breakfast bowl. Add the blended cottage cheese to your bowl. Top with your favorite granola and the cooked apples. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- For a quicker version, you can skip cooking the apples and use raw apple slices instead.
- Experiment with different spices such as nutmeg or ginger to enhance the flavor profile of the dish.
- Customize your breakfast bowl with additional toppings such as sliced bananas, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of nut butter.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your taste preference. Taste the cooked apples before assembling the bowl and add more syrup if desired.
- For even cooking, slice the apples into uniform pieces. This ensures that they cook evenly and are tender throughout.
- Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly until it is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender mid way if necessary.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can prep some components ahead of time for convenience. You can blend the cottage cheese and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days. Additionally, you can cook the apples in advance and store them in the refrigerator, reheating them gently before assembling the breakfast bowl. However, for the best texture and flavor, it's recommended to assemble the breakfast bowl just before serving, especially if using granola, to maintain its crunchiness.
Absolutely! While apples are delicious in this recipe, you can certainly experiment with other fruits such as pears, berries, or even bananas. Just keep in mind that the cooking time and method may vary depending on the fruit you choose, so adjust accordingly to ensure they are cooked to your liking.
This breakfast bowl is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can prepare the components in advance and assemble the bowl just before serving. Store any leftovers in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the apples gently before serving for the best texture and flavor.
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Blended Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup blended cottage cheese 2%
- one apple
- 1 tsp butter
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup granola
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides and continue blending if necessary.
- Peel and uniformly chop an apple. In a small saucepan, add the chopped apple, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring regularly, until the apples soften and cook down a bit for approximately 5 minutes.This apple mixture makes enough for two breakfast bowls. Store half of the mixture in the fridge for another day's breakfast.
- Assemble the breakfast bowl. Add the blended cottage cheese to your bowl. Top with your favorite granola and the cooked apples. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!
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Ashley says
Oh, and I always seem to cut my apples too big, so they take a long time to soften-- I've found adding a big splash of water to the pan after it's reduced a lot helps the syrup not burn. but the time it reduces again, my apples are usually perfect
Ashley says
I've tried the topping on both greek yogurt and blended cottage cheese-- SO good! A fun and easy way to make healthy eating fun.
Myia and Olivia says
Hey this is your nieces Myia and Olivia this is so good we made this for dinner this is our favourite recipe to make. It is sooooo delicious!😁😁😁😁
Meg says
I did not realize I love cottage cheese because I had never blended it before. This was one of the tastiest breakfasts I’ve had in a long time! Tasted like apple crisp no bake cheesecake.Hours later and I’m still satisfied by the protein and still thinking about the taste!