Description
A high-protein breakfast bake combining creamy cottage cheese, sweet blueberries, and hearty oats for a nutritious and delicious morning meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional – almonds or walnuts)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth.
3. Stir in the oats and almond milk, mixing until everything is well combined. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
4. Gently fold in blueberries, chopped nuts (if using), and chia seeds (if using), being careful not to burst the berries. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
5. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Can be made ahead – prepare mixture the night before and refrigerate, then bake in morning.
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Can substitute other berries for blueberries.
For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 185