Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake Recipe
Start your day with a delicious and nutritious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake. This easy-to-make dish is packed with protein and bursting with juicy blueberries, making it the perfect breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Your Oven & Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients – Whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, honey/maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
- Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients – Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Step 4: Add Blueberries – Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Step 5: Assemble & Bake – Pour batter into dish, top with remaining blueberries, and bake for 38-42 minutes.
- Step 6: Cool & Serve – Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, toss them in 1 teaspoon of flour to prevent sinking.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
