Description
Start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast! This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake combines protein-packed cottage cheese, oats, and sweet blueberries into a satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy mornings. Easy to make, customizable, and filling, it’s the ideal healthy breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup (or honey), and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in oats, baking powder, and salt until the oats are fully incorporated into the wet mixture.
- Add Fruit & Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in blueberries, chopped nuts (if using), and chia or flax seeds.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Fruit Swap: Use other fruits like raspberries, strawberries, or diced apples.
- Add-ins: Add walnuts, almonds, or pecans for extra crunch. Try dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for variety.
- Sweetener Options: Substitute maple syrup or honey with agave syrup, stevia, or coconut sugar. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based cottage cheese and a flax egg to make this vegan-friendly.
- Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats to make this dish gluten-free.
