Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A hearty and wholesome breakfast bake featuring creamy cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, perfect for family brunch or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional – almonds or walnuts)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the rolled oats and almond milk until fully incorporated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, nuts, and chia seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheating options include microwave or oven.