Description
This easy, high-protein breakfast bake combines creamy blended cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, and wholesome oats for a delicious, satisfying start to your day. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or busy mornings, it’s naturally sweetened and customizable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, about 16 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats, not steel-cut)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, do not thaw)
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind; almond, dairy, or oat)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey/agave)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together blended cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using).
- In a separate bowl, stir together rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Pour dry mixture into wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries with a rubber spatula, reserving a handful for topping.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and scatter reserved blueberries on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden and center is set (toothpick should come out mostly clean). If using frozen berries, bake an extra 5 minutes.
- Let bake cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese for a creamy texture. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. Substitute plant-based cottage cheese and non-dairy milk for dairy-free. Frozen berries work well; add a few minutes to bake time. Let cool before slicing for best texture. Double recipe for meal prep in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake (about 1 square)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
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