Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome, protein-packed breakfast that combines creamy cottage cheese and fresh blueberries with simple pantry staples. This comforting dish offers a fluffy, custard-like texture and natural sweetness, perfect for a nutritious and make-ahead morning meal.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 40-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup oats or oat flour
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the oats (or oat flour) and baking powder until evenly mixed.
- Fold Ingredients Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to combine without overmixing. Then gently fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care to keep them intact.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly before serving to let it set for perfect slicing or scooping.
Notes
- Bring eggs to room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Fold ingredients gently to keep the bake light and airy.
- Use fresh blueberries when possible to avoid excess moisture.
- A glass baking dish promotes even baking and browning.
- Check doneness starting at 25 minutes to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: blueberry, cottage cheese, breakfast bake, protein-packed, gluten-free, healthy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast