Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake Recipe
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and protein-packed dish perfect for a nutritious start to your day. Blending creamy low-fat cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, rolled oats, and a touch of honey, this bake offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Baked to golden perfection, it serves as an ideal make-ahead breakfast or healthy snack option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Bake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, room temperature
- 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
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Cooking spray or butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the 2 cups of low-fat cottage cheese. Use a whisk or hand mixer to blend until it’s much smoother than straight from the tub. Then, crack in the 2 large eggs, add the 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, and the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until all ingredients are just combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients & Milk: Into the cottage cheese mixture, sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup rolled oats, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using). Pour in the 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice. Gently fold these ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula or whisk on low speed, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Blueberries & Nuts: Add the 1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries to the mixture. If using frozen, no need to thaw. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter with minimal stirring to avoid crushing. If adding nuts, fold in the 1/4 cup chopped nuts now as well.
- Bake: Carefully pour the entire mixture into your prepared 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, the center is mostly set (with a slight jiggle), and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to an hour for the bake to set properly. For the firmest slices, cool completely to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator. Slice into 8 generous squares and serve. Enjoy plain, or with optional toppings like Greek yogurt, sugar-free maple syrup, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Use room temperature cottage cheese for a smoother batter texture.
- Frozen blueberries can be used directly without thawing to prevent a watery bake.
- Chia seeds and nuts are optional but add texture and nutritional benefits.
- If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking to avoid burning.
- Let the bake cool completely to achieve firm slices for clean cutting.
- Optional toppings such as Greek yogurt or sugar-free syrup enhance flavor without adding excessive calories.
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