Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and bursting with the sweetness of blueberries, this bake is perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. It's easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for busy mornings.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or almond milk
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat before serving.
- Feel free to add other fruits or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat before serving.
Feel free to add other fruits or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
If using frozen blueberries, there is no need to thaw them; just add them directly to the mixture.