Description
A wholesome and delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake that combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and rolled oats into a warm, nutrient-packed morning treat. This easy-to-make bake is perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch and offers a great balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined to create the base of the bake.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is evenly combined and oats are well distributed.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter to ensure they remain intact and evenly spread throughout.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based ricotta and use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
- Maple syrup or honey can be adjusted for sweetness preference or omitted for less sugar.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw before folding in to prevent excess moisture.
- This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Adding a handful of chopped nuts or seeds can enhance texture and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake (approx. 180 grams)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: blueberry breakfast bake, cottage cheese bake, healthy breakfast, baked oats, protein breakfast, gluten-free option, easy breakfast recipe
