Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake Recipe
A wholesome and delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake that combines creamy cottage cheese, rolled oats, and fresh blueberries to create a protein-packed, naturally sweet breakfast casserole. This easy-to-make bake is perfect for meal prep or a comforting weekend brunch.
- Author: Dana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil (for greasing)
- Prep Your Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with melted butter or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and almond milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in 1 cup of the blueberries into the batter, reserving the remaining ½ cup to sprinkle on top later.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread it out. Scatter the reserved blueberries over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a drizzle of extra honey or maple syrup.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired for a vegan option.
- Feel free to use frozen blueberries; just do not thaw them before adding to avoid excess moisture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture, or low-fat for a lighter option.
- This breakfast bake stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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