Description
Start your day with a healthy and delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake! This easy-to-make dish combines creamy cottage cheese, sweet blueberries, and a touch of vanilla for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
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2 cups cottage cheese
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4 large eggs
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1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1/4 cup rolled oats (optional, for topping)
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1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
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Prepare the Batter:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
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Gently fold in the blueberries.
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Assemble the Bake:
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle rolled oats evenly over the top (if using).
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Bake:
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
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Serve:
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Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with additional honey or fresh blueberries, if desired.
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Notes
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For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with the other ingredients.
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Substitute blueberries with other berries like raspberries or blackberries.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of bake)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg