Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A delicious and nutritious breakfast bake combining creamy cottage cheese and sweet blueberries, perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 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 grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats and almond milk, allowing the mixture to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and any optional nuts or chia seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth out evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor. Can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for later use.