High Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A delicious and nutritious breakfast bake combining creamy cottage cheese and sweet blueberries, perfect for a protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese Can substitute with dairy-free cottage cheese for a lactose-free option.
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Thaw and drain if using frozen blueberries.
- ½ cup rolled oats Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup Sugar-free sweetener can be used as a substitute.
- 2 large eggs For a vegan option, replace with flaxseed meal.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients: cottage cheese, blueberries, oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, blueberries, oats, sweetener, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pour and spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is light golden and set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, optionally with toppings like yogurt, additional fruit, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.