Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake, a nutritious breakfast that harmoniously blends the essence of pancakes and Dutch babies. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also boasts a high protein content while keeping carbs low. The fluffy texture, complemented by juicy blueberries, makes it a hit among family and friends. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or serving up a special breakfast, this bake delivers both taste and health benefits, making it an all-time favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% fat)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend rolled oats until they turn into fine oat flour.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, sweetener, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and protein powder; blend until smooth.
- Add oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and optional salt; stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries to avoid breaking them.
- Pour batter into the greased dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until set and golden brown at the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg