Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (small curd works best)
- 1 large egg or 1/4 cup egg whites
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated monk fruit or stevia (optional)
- 1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar-free caramel sauce (or melted date caramel)
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with high-quality parchment paper; this is crucial to prevent sticking. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, egg, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy with no visible lumps. If you prefer a sweeter base, add your calorie-free sweetener during this step.
- Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture onto the center of the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it into a very thin, even layer, roughly the shape of a large rectangle or circle. Aim for about 1/8-inch thickness. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the center should feel firm and slightly crisp to the touch.
- While the base is baking, toss your apple slices with the remaining cinnamon. Once the base is firm, remove the tray from the oven. Arrange the apple slices evenly over the top of the baked cottage cheese. Return the tray to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the apples soften slightly. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with the caramel sauce and a pinch of sea salt before slicing into squares or triangles.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes