Description
Hearty blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake brings Mediterranean comfort to morning meals. Creamy textures and fresh berries create a satisfying protein-packed morning delight you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, do not thaw if frozen)
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup milk (any type, including plant-based)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- Additional fresh blueberries (optional topping)
- Powdered sugar (optional topping)
- Maple syrup or honey (optional topping, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and generously grease an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Liquid Fusion: Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated, creating a creamy foundation.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Fold oats and baking powder into the liquid mixture, stirring comprehensively to ensure uniform distribution and prevent clumping.
- Blueberry Integration: Gently fold most blueberries into the batter, reserving a handful for strategic surface decoration.
- Baking Process: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading evenly and artfully scattering remaining blueberries across the top for visual enhancement.
- Baking and Monitoring: Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a firm center that indicates complete cooking and optimal texture.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the breakfast bake to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps set the structure and makes portioning easier. Slice into hearty servings and garnish with optional maple syrup, fresh berries, or a yogurt dollop.
Notes
- Optimize Cottage Cheese Texture: Blend cottage cheese thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base without lumps for a silky consistent texture.
- Prevent Blueberry Sinking: Toss blueberries lightly in flour before adding to mixture to prevent them from dropping to the bottom during baking.
- Customize Sweetness Level: Adjust maple syrup quantity based on personal preference or dietary needs, using alternatives like honey or stevia for different sweetness profiles.
- Ensure Proper Doneness: Check bake’s center with a toothpick – it should come out clean and dry, indicating complete cooking without excessive moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg