Description
This wholesome, naturally sweet breakfast bake is inspired by a 100-year-old family recipe passed down through generations. Made without refined sugar or flour, it’s packed with oats, apples, carrots, banana, and cottage cheese for a soft, nourishing, and satisfying treat perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g oatmeal
- 1 apple, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 20 g coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 360 g cottage cheese
- 2 additional eggs (for cheese layer)
- 20 g corn starch
- 30 g coconut blossom sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan or square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oatmeal, grated apple, grated carrot, 2 eggs, mashed banana, melted coconut oil, and baking powder. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, remaining 2 eggs, corn starch, and coconut blossom sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Gently spoon the cheese mixture over the oat base. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the layers slightly for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden and set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
- Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, you can add a few chopped dates or raisins into the oat mixture.
- Make it dairy-free by substituting cottage cheese with a thick plant-based yogurt or tofu.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully.
- Great for meal prepping or serving to guests who love wholesome treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Wholesome