Description
Start your morning with a Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, a high-protein, naturally sweetened dish that’s perfect for busy mornings or relaxed brunches. This easy-to-make recipe features creamy cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and a delightful oat crumble topping. Meal-prep friendly and gluten-free adaptable!
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the Oat Crumble Topping (Optional):
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Fold in blueberries gently.
- Prepare the Topping: Mix oats, almond flour, melted butter/coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Assemble: Pour the batter into the baking dish and sprinkle with oat crumble.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
- Substitutions: Use ricotta instead of cottage cheese, or swap blueberries for raspberries or apples.
- Lower-Carb Version: Omit oat crumble and use a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
