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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake: The High‑Protein Brunch Hero You’re Not Making Yet

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This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a warm, protein-rich brunch favorite made with wholesome ingredients like oats, cottage cheese, and blueberries. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect for a satisfying start to your day.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 slices

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Zest of half a lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, oats, eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries, reserving a few for topping if desired.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  5. Scatter reserved blueberries over the surface.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Substitute blueberries with other berries for seasonal variety.
  • Top with chopped nuts for crunch before baking.
  • Add orange zest for a citrusy twist.
  • Sprinkle in chia or flax seeds for extra fiber.
  • Top with Greek yogurt and honey for added sweetness.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg