Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake šŸ„£šŸ’™

This high-protein, no-flour breakfast bake combines sweet blueberries, creamy cottage cheese, and oats for a healthy, satisfying morning meal. It’s like a cross between a bread pudding and cheesecake—but guilt-free!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

āœ” 20g protein per serving ā€“ Keeps you full for hours
āœ” No refined sugar ā€“ Naturally sweetened with fruit
āœ” Meal-prep friendly ā€“ Make ahead for busy mornings
āœ” Gluten-free option ā€“ Use certified GF oats


Ingredients (Serves 6)

Base

  • 2 cupsĀ cottage cheeseĀ (small-curd, full-fat for creaminess)
  • 3Ā eggs
  • 1 tspĀ vanilla extract
  • 1 tbspĀ honey or maple syrupĀ (optional)
  • ½ tspĀ cinnamon

Add-Ins

  • 1 cupĀ rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cupsĀ fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cupĀ chopped nutsĀ (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)

Topping (Optional)

  • Greek yogurt drizzle
  • Extra blueberries
  • Nut butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

1ļøāƒ£ Prep & Preheat

  • Preheat oven toĀ 375°F (190°C). Grease anĀ 8×8-inch baking dish.

2ļøāƒ£ Blend the Base

  • In a blender, pulseĀ cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, honey (if using), and cinnamonĀ until smooth.

3ļøāƒ£ Layer & Bake

  1. Stir inĀ oats, then gently fold inĀ blueberries.
  2. Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle withĀ nuts.
  3. BakeĀ 35-40 minsĀ until golden and set.

4ļøāƒ£ Serve Warm or Cold!

  • Let coolĀ 10 minsĀ before slicing.
  • Top withĀ yogurt, extra berries, or nut butter.

Pro Tips

šŸÆ Sweeter option: Add 1 mashed banana to the blend.
šŸ”„ Crispy top: Broil 2-3 mins at the end.
ā„ļø Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 2 months.

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