Description
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a nutritious and delicious way to start your morning. Packed with protein-rich cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and wholesome oats, it’s a comforting baked dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch, this recipe is easy to prepare and offers a balanced meal to keep your energy up throughout the day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the dish evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix gently until everything is evenly combined without overmixing.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh blueberries into the batter to distribute them throughout the mixture while keeping them intact.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking, then pour in the batter evenly.
- Bake the Dish: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This helps it set and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option, but note that eggs are included in the recipe.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture, but frozen blueberries can be used if fresh are unavailable—just thaw and drain them first.
- For added crunch, consider sprinkling some chopped nuts on top before baking.
- This bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to experiment by adding other fruits like raspberries or sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Blueberry breakfast bake, cottage cheese bake, healthy breakfast, baked oatmeal, protein breakfast, blueberry casserole
