High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A nutritious and satisfying breakfast bake packed with protein from cottage cheese and fiber from oats, perfect for busy mornings.
- 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 generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats and almond milk until combined and allow to thicken for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the blueberries and optional nuts and chia seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For a sweeter bake, feel free to adjust the honey or maple syrup. Serve with Greek yogurt or fresh fruit for added flavor.