Cottage Cheese Apple Pie Bowl Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Apple Pie Bowl is a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack option that combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet diced apple, warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla and maple syrup. Topped with crunchy pecans and granola, it’s a deliciously wholesome way to enjoy all the flavors of apple pie without baking.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ apple, diced (any sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 2 tbsp granola (for crunch)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Prepare the Apple: Dice half an apple into small bite-sized pieces. Choose a sweet variety such as Honeycrisp or Fuji for natural sweetness and crisp texture.
- Mix Cottage Cheese Base: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup cottage cheese with ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add Sweetener: Drizzle ½ tablespoon of maple syrup or honey over the cottage cheese mixture and stir gently to blend the sweetness throughout.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the diced apple gently into the cottage cheese mixture to incorporate the fruit without breaking it down too much.
- Add Crunchy Toppings: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped pecans or walnuts and 2 tablespoons of granola over the bowl for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a protein-packed, flavorful breakfast or snack that mimics the taste of apple pie in a healthy, no-cook bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute the apple with pears for a different fruity twist.
- Use vegan cottage cheese and agave syrup to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and sweetener to taste.
- Granola adds crunch but can be omitted for a lower-carb version.
- Chill the bowl for 10 minutes if you prefer it cold.
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