blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake
Make this easy blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake for a high-protein morning meal! Prep ahead for busy weekdays with this simple, nutritious recipe featuring fresh berries and oats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese 16 oz
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend cottage cheese until somewhat smooth.
- Mix in eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Fold in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently stir in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup blueberries on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or cold with optional toppings.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Based on 6 servings:- Calories: 185
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 12g (includes natural fruit sugars)
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 320mg
- Calcium: 15% DV
- Iron: 6% DV