Description
Start your day with My Easy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, a wholesome and satisfying morning treat that combines creamy cottage cheese, sweet blueberries, and hearty oats. This high-protein breakfast bake not only delights your taste buds but also provides lasting energy for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. With its simple preparation and versatility, you can easily customize it to suit your family’s preferences, whether by adding different fruits or nuts. Perfect for meal prep, this dish can be made ahead of time and baked fresh in the morning. Enjoy it warm with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional – almonds or walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats and almond milk until well combined; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in blueberries and optional nuts/chia seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish; spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg