Description
Start your morning with the perfect blend of creamy cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, and wholesome oats in this Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake. This protein-packed, low-sugar recipe is ideal for a healthy, satisfying breakfast or snack. Easy to make and loaded with nutrients, it’s a dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional toppings:
- Additional blueberries
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- A sprinkle of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine and Fold: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with additional blueberries, a drizzle of honey, or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
This nutritious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is perfect for meal prep, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy warm or cold for a quick and wholesome breakfast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg