Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bake (2 points)

9 servings (1/9 each)

Ingredients:

1 cup fat free cottage cheese

2 eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

3/4 cup applesauce, divided

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups kodiak pancake mix

10 tsp date powder, divided

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 medium apple, peeled and diced

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8"x 8" square pan by lightly spraying it with oil. Set aside.

In a food processor or blender, process the cottage cheese, eggs, almond milk, 1/4 cup applesauce and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Set aside.

To a medium sized bowl, add the kodiak mix, 7 tsp date powder, baking powder and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Mix to combine.

Add the processed wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples. Set aside.

To make the cinnamon swirl, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 tsp of the date powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and the cocoa powder.

Drop tbsps of the cinnamon mixture to the batter and swirl in.

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.