Description
This high-protein, naturally sweet blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake is a wholesome and family-friendly way to start your morning. With rolled oats, juicy blueberries, and creamy cottage cheese, it’s perfect for meal prep, customizable for various diets, and tastes like a fruity breakfast dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese, oats, eggs, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and baking powder until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in blueberries gently to preserve their shape.
- Optional: Stir in protein powder, chia seeds, or almond flour for added nutrition.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and center is set.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or cold, topped with yogurt, nut butter, or extra berries.
Notes
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Avoid overbaking to maintain a custardy texture. Great for freezing—slice and store for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg