Description
This high-protein, naturally sweet blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake is a wholesome and family-friendly way to start your morning. With rolled oats, juicy blueberries, and creamy cottage cheese, it’s perfect for meal prep, customizable for various diets, and tastes like a fruity breakfast dessert
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 large eggs
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Blend cottage cheese, oats, eggs, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and baking powder until smooth and creamy.
Fold in blueberries gently to preserve their shape.
Optional: Stir in protein powder, chia seeds, or almond flour for added nutrition.
Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and center is set.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or cold, topped with yogurt, nut butter, or extra berries.
Notes
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Avoid overbaking to maintain a custardy texture. Great for freezing—slice and store for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg