Description
The Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious morning dish that combines creamy cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, and nutrient-rich ingredients into a simple baked casserole. This recipe is easy to prepare, packed with protein and antioxidants, and perfect for meal prepping or a comforting weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or substitute with raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
Dairy & Eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oats or oat flour (gluten-free oat flour or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (alternatives: agave, stevia, coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- Chopped walnuts or almonds for crunch
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds for fiber and omega-3s
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking. Rinse blueberries and drain cottage cheese if watery for best texture.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base for the bake.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oats or oat flour with baking powder and cinnamon. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined to keep the bake tender.
- Add the Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing evenly without crushing the berries to preserve their flavor burst.
- Bake and Cool: Pour batter into greased baking dish and smooth the surface. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from the cottage cheese using a fine mesh sieve to prevent a watery bake.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and fluffier texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain lightness; overworking can cause a dense bake.
- Fresh blueberries are ideal, but frozen can be used if gently folded in while partially thawed.
- Allow the bake to rest and cool before slicing to enhance flavors and ease of serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg