Description
A warm, protein-packed cottage cheese bowl that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 small ripe banana, mashed
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Optional toppings: banana slices, chopped nuts, cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
- In a bowl, whisk cottage cheese, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
- Fold in the mashed banana until evenly mixed.
- Pour mixture into prepared bowl. Bake 20–25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture. Store leftovers up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American