Description
Homemade blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake brings delightful morning comfort with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Rich creamy texture and sweet-tangy blueberries create a protein-packed breakfast perfect for weekend brunches you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup milk (any type, including plant-based)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Additional fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar
- A drizzle of maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C). Coat an 8-inch baking vessel with a thin layer of cooking lubricant to prevent sticking.
- Create a silky base by vigorously blending cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing container until the texture becomes uniform and velvety.
- Introduce dry components by incorporating oats and baking powder into the liquid mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure comprehensive integration.
- Carefully incorporate most blueberries into the creamy blend, preserving a select few for decorative garnishing purposes.
- Transfer the entire preparation into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution. Strategically place remaining blueberries across the surface for visual appeal.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and monitor for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-tinted surface and a firm central consistency that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow the breakfast bake to rest and slightly contract for 5-7 minutes, enabling easier portioning and enhanced structural stability.
- Slice into generous portions and serve while warm, complementing with optional toppings like additional maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting maple syrup or honey to suit your taste preferences.
- Swap frozen blueberries for fresh ones during off-season without compromising flavor or texture.
- Enhance protein content by using Greek yogurt alongside cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
- Prepare the bake ahead of time by mixing ingredients the night before and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg