Description
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a cozy, high-protein morning boost that’s perfect for busy days. Creamy cottage cheese blends with oats and juicy blueberries to form a soft, lightly sweet bake you can prep ahead and enjoy all week. Naturally gluten-free, protein-packed, and filling without feeling heavy, it’s ideal for rushed mornings, brunch, or a nourishing snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk blended cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Use almond milk or any dairy-free milk to keep it dairy-free.
- Increase maple syrup or honey if you prefer a sweeter bake.
- Leftovers refrigerate or freeze well for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 9)
- Calories: ≈120 kcal per serving
- Sugar: ≈8 g per serving
- Sodium: ≈120 mg per serving
- Fat: ≈2 g per serving
- Saturated Fat: ≈1 g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈1 g per serving
- Trans Fat: 0 g per serving
- Carbohydrates: ≈22 g per serving
- Fiber: ≈3 g per serving
- Protein: ≈6 g per serving
- Cholesterol: ≈40 mg per serving
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