Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A nutritious and delicious breakfast option, combining protein-packed cottage cheese with antioxidant-rich blueberries. This recipe is perfect for a healthy start to your day, providing essential nutrients like protein and calcium, along with the sweet burst of blueberries. It's easy to make, customizable, and ideal for meal prepping.
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish Greased for non-stick baking
- 1 Whisk For mixing ingredients
- 1 Mixing bowl For preparing the batter
- 1 Toothpick To test doneness
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage cheese low-fat Choose full-fat for a creamier texture
- 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
- 2 pieces Eggs Large beaten
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup Optional for sweetness
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Almond milk Or any milk of choice
- A pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and then add cottage cheese, almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the rolled oats and sweetener (honey/maple syrup, optional).
- Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or chia seeds.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cottage cheese and almond or oat milk.