Cottage Cheese Protein Pancake Bake with Spiced Apple & Almond Butter Drizzle

This viral-worthy breakfast bake combines creamy cottage cheese with spiced apples for a high-protein twist on classic pancake flavors. Ready in one pan with minimal cleanup, it’s meal-prep friendly and packed with 25g of protein per serving. The almond butter drizzle adds decadent richness without extra sugar!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• Coconut oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil.
2. Blend cottage cheese, oats, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
3. Toss apple slices with cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
4. Pour batter into prepared dish and arrange spiced apples evenly on top.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
6. While baking, whisk almond butter with 1-2 tbsp warm water to create a drizzle consistency.
7. Let pancake bake cool for 5 minutes, then slice into squares.
8. Drizzle with almond butter sauce and optional maple syrup before serving.

Chef's Note

For ultra-fluffy texture, blend the batter 60 seconds. Swap apples for pears in fall!

Make-Ahead Tips

Refrigerate baked slices up to 4 days. Reheat in toaster or microwave.

Substitutions

Dairy-free: Use Kite Hill almond milk cottage cheese and coconut yogurt