Description
This Healthy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Bake is a light and wholesome dessert or breakfast option. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries, this bake is both satisfying and nutritious. With a touch of honey and a hint of vanilla, it’s a delicious way to enjoy cottage cheese in a new way! Perfect for meal prep or a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bake:
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish (8×8-inch or similar). - Mix the Base:
In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the oats are evenly distributed. - Fold in the Blueberries:
Gently fold the blueberries into the mixture, being careful not to break them up too much. - Bake the Dish:
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top for added crunch. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. - Cool and Serve:
Let the bake cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Drizzle with a little honey, if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available. Just make sure to thaw and drain them before using.
- For a dairy-free version, you can try using dairy-free cottage cheese alternatives.
- If you like a bit more sweetness, you can add extra honey or maple syrup to the batter or drizzle it on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Healthy Eating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg