A warm, comforting breakfast that is both delicious and nutritious, featuring the cozy flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg while packing a protein punch with the addition of cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives)
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh fruits (sliced bananas, berries, or diced apples) - optional
Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) - optional
Additional sprinkle of cinnamon - optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. If using, arrange your choice of fresh fruits or nuts on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
