Apple and Cottage Cheese Cake with Almond and Coconut Flour Crust

Apple and Cottage Cheese Cake with Almond and Coconut Flour Crust

Ingredients:

Crust:

• • Almond flour – 100g (1 cup)

• • Coconut flour – 80g (2/3 cup)
  • Butter – 100g (7 tablespoons)
  • Stevia – 1 teaspoon (or another sweetener equivalent)

• • Eggs – 1 large or 2 small
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla – 1/2 teaspoon

Filling:

• • Apples – 250g (2 medium apples, thinly sliced)
  • Cottage cheese – 200g (about 3/4 cup)
  • Yogurt – 150g (1/2 cup, plain unsweetened)

• • Eggs – 1-2 pieces (depending on size)
  • Stevia – 1 teaspoon (or another sweetener equivalent)
  • Vanilla – 1/2 teaspoon

• Walnuts – 30g (about 1/4 cup, chopped)

Directions:

Prepare the Crust:

1. 1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
   2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and Stevia.

1. 1. Add wet ingredients: Add the butter (softened), vanilla, and egg(s). Mix until a dough forms.
   2. Press into the pan: Press the dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan, making sure it covers the bottom fully. Use a fork to prick the crust.
   3. Bake the crust: Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes, until lightly golden.

Prepare the Filling:

1. 1. Mix the filling ingredients: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, Stevia, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
   2. Prepare the apples: Thinly slice the apples and set them aside.
   3. Assemble: Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the pre-baked crust. Arrange the apple slices on top and sprinkle chopped walnuts over them.

Bake:

1. Bake: Bake the assembled cake for 30-35 minutes, until the filling is set and the apples are tender.
2. Cool: Let the cake cool for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Serving Suggestions:

• • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of sugar-free vanilla ice cream.

• Enjoy it warm or chilled from the fridge as a refreshing snack.
• Drizzle with a little sugar-free caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Cooking Tips:

• • If the crust seems too dry, add a tablespoon of water or more butter until it binds better.

• • You can use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese and yogurt based on your preference.
  • Add some cinnamon to the apples for extra warmth and flavor.
  • Make sure the apples are sliced thinly for even cooking.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • Almond flour is rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber while being low in carbs.
  • Coconut flour adds fiber and healthy fats, aiding digestion.
  • Apples provide vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness without spiking blood sugar when paired with healthy fats and proteins.

• Cottage cheese and yogurt are excellent sources of protein and probiotics, beneficial for gut health.

Dietary Information:

• • Low-carb and keto-friendly
  • Gluten-free

• Vegetarian
• Refined sugar-free (sweetened with Stevia or other sugar-free options)

Nutritional Facts (per slice, based on 10 servings):

• • Calories: ~200

• • Protein: 8g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g

• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g (from the apples)

Storage:

• • Room Temperature: The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 day.

• Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezing: The cake freezes well; freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.