Description
The Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a bright, wholesome, and protein-packed morning treat combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh blueberries. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this bake offers balanced nutrition, natural sweetness, and versatility, perfect for energizing your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if desired)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the perfect temperature by the time your mixture is ready for baking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat gently until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats and baking powder carefully to avoid overmixing, ensuring an even rise and soft texture.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the batter to distribute them without crushing, preserving their burst of flavor and moisture.
- Bake Until Golden: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center feels set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for 10 minutes before slicing to allow it to firm up, making it easier to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh blueberries for juicier bursts rather than frozen, which can make the bake watery.
- Don’t Overmix: Combine ingredients just enough to mix, keeping the oats from becoming mushy.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Using eggs and cottage cheese at room temperature helps create a smoother batter.
- Check Doneness: Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when fully cooked.
- Let It Rest: Allowing the bake to cool slightly improves slicing and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of the bake)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: blueberry, cottage cheese, breakfast, bake, protein-packed, gluten-free, healthy, easy, oats
