Flourless Cottage Cheese Apple Cake 🍎🍰 – Cozy, High-Protein & Gluten-Free
A cozy, high-protein, gluten-free cake featuring cottage cheese and fresh apples for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (like erythritol or sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, blend the cottage cheese until smooth using a food processor or blender.
- Add the eggs, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the blended cottage cheese, and mix well.
- Fold in the sliced apples gently to incorporate.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for those seeking a gluten-free option; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 12g