Blended Cottage Cheese Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats
Warm baked oats blended with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg into a smooth custard texture layered with crisp apple slices and warm cinnamon. Yields 4 satisfying batch-prep portions without visible cheese curds.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking dish…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking dish with lightly oiled paper.
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Core and dice the apples into 0
Core and dice the apples into 0.5 inch (1.2cm) bite-sized pieces.
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Add the cottage cheese
Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg into a blender.
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Puree on high speed for 45 to…
Puree on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth with zero visible curds.
Look for: completely smooth with zero visible curds
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Mix the rolled oats
In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and salt.
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Pour the blended custard mixture into the…
Pour the blended custard mixture into the bowl with the dry oats and stir until evenly combined.
Look for: evenly combined
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Fold two-thirds of the diced apples into…
Fold two-thirds of the diced apples into the oat mixture.
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Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking…
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly using a spatula.
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Top with the remaining diced apples
Top with the remaining diced apples, pressing them gently into the top layer.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake in the center rack for 35…
Bake in the center rack for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown around the edges and set in the middle.
Look for: golden brown around the edges and set in the middle
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Allow to cool for 10 minutes before…
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 4 equal servings.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm or store individual portions in…
Serve warm or store individual portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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