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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Bake

Magical 30-Minute Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Bake Kids Crave

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A protein-packed cinnamon roll-inspired breakfast bake that’s soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for busy mornings. Easy to prepare ahead and loved by kids.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cottage cheese (480 g)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
  • ½ cup almond flour (48 g)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts (30 g, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. If you’re using walnuts, fold them into the mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg