Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Recipe

Looking for a quick and nutritious snack or breakfast option? This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese recipe is perfect for those busy mornings or when you need a healthy pick-me-up. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this tasty dish in no time.

This recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients. The combination of cottage cheese and apples provides a good source of protein and fiber, while the raisins and maple syrup add a touch of natural sweetness. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

This snack is popular among children for several reasons:

1. Sweetness: The natural sweetness from the apples, raisins, and maple syrup makes it appealing to young taste buds.

   
   

2. Texture: The combination of creamy cottage cheese, crunchy apples, and chewy raisins provides a fun and interesting texture.

   
   

3. Easy to Eat: It's easy to handle and eat, making it a convenient option for little hands.

   
   

4. Nutritious: Parents appreciate that it's a healthy snack, which means children can enjoy it often.

The combination of cottage cheese and apples provides a good source of protein and fiber, while the raisins and maple syrup add a touch of natural sweetness. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Meal Pattern Contribution: 3/4 cup provides 1/2 cup fruit, 0.5 oz eq meat/ meat alternate.

This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Recipe was scaled to 8 servings by the Child Lane Nutrition Program, a CACFP-hosted program that supports 500+ Family Child Care Home Providers in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Recipe

Servings: 8 (3/4 cup per serving)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese, 2% fat | 2 cup

• Apples, Fuji (or preferred choice) | 4 cups

• Raisins | ½ cup

• Cinnamon | 1/8 cup

• Maple Syrup (or preferred sweetener) | ¼ cup

Directions

1. Rinse apples, core, and dice to ½ inch cubes.

2. In a cup of choice, layer ½ cup of diced apples, ¼ cup of cottage cheese, topped with 1 tsp of maple syrup, ½ tsp cinnamon, and 1 Tbsp of raisins.

3. Serve cold or cover each cup and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
   

Note: Add 1% milk to make it a creditable breakfast. Age group 1-5 years old.