Baked Banana Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls

Servings

4 small bowls

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup rolled oats (or oat flour)

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

• Pinch of salt

Optional toppings (no added sugar):

• Chopped walnuts or almonds

• Chia or flax seeds

• Extra banana slices

• Drizzle of peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease 4 oven-safe bowls or a baking dish.

2. Blend mixture
   In a blender or bowl, mix cottage cheese, mashed bananas, eggs, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

3. Fill bowls
   Pour mixture evenly into prepared bowls. Add toppings if using.

4. Bake
   Bake for 25–30 minutes until set in the center and lightly golden on top.

5. Serve
   Let cool 5 minutes and enjoy warm.

Taste & Texture

• Creamy inside

• Light, custard-like

• Naturally sweet from bananas

Tips & Variations

• ⚖️ WW-friendly: use low-fat cottage cheese, smaller portions

• 🌾 Gluten-free: use certified GF oats

• 🧁 Make muffins instead (18–22 min bake time)

• 🍫 Add sugar-free chocolate chips if desired