Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

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🥣 The Recipe Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook time: 35–40 minutes

  • Servings: 4

  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Small curd cottage cheese (Full fat or 2% recommended)

  • 3 large Eggs

  • 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup or honey

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup Oat flour (blended oats)

  • 1 tsp Baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp Salt

  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)

  • Optional: Zest of one lemon for a bright kick.

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a medium pie dish with butter or coconut oil.

  2. Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl. Whisk in the oat flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until just combined.

  4. Fold: Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the blueberries.

  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Scatter the remaining blueberries on top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.

  6. Cool: Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before slicing. It firms up as it cools!

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Texture Check: If you prefer a more “rustic” texture, you don’t have to blend the cottage cheese. However, blending it gives the bake a sophisticated, custard-like feel.

  • Frozen Berries: You can use frozen blueberries, but don’t thaw them first—toss them in a little extra oat flour to prevent them from bleeding purple throughout the entire dish.

  • Sweetness: This recipe is “breakfast sweet,” not “dessert sweet.” If you have a real sweet tooth, drizzle extra syrup on top after baking.

🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

Approximate values based on 2% cottage cheese.

Nutrient Amount
Calories 245 kcal
Protein 18g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fat 9g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 12g

✨ Benefits

  • Satiety: High protein and moderate healthy fats keep you full until lunch.

  • Complex Carbs: Oat flour provides a slower energy release compared to refined white flour.

  • Antioxidant Rich: Blueberries are packed with anthocyanins, which are great for brain health and reducing inflammation.

❓ Common Questions

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?

A: Not easily. The structure of this specific recipe relies heavily on the proteins in the cottage cheese and eggs. For a dairy-free version, a tofu-based “cheesecake” bake would be a better starting point.

Q: How do I store leftovers?

A: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It’s actually delicious cold, but you can microwave slices for 30 seconds to reheat.

Q: Can I use regular flour?

A: Yes, All-purpose flour works fine in a 1:1 swap, but oat flour adds a nice nutty flavor and better nutrition.

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