Dish Description
This golden, custard-like Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and protein-packed morning treat. Featuring a smooth, creamy cottage cheese base studded and topped with bursts of juicy, sweet blueberries, it offers a wonderful balance of rich texture and fresh fruit flavor with a lightly browned top.
Ingredients
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Base & Protein: 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
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Binding & Texture: 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup rolled oats (or flour), and 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup for sweetness
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Flavor & Extract: 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt
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Fruit: 1.5 cups fresh blueberries (divided for mixing in and topping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or pie pan.
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Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, oats, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
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Add Blueberries: Gently fold in one cup of the fresh blueberries directly into the blended batter.
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Assemble: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining half-cup of blueberries evenly across the top.
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Bake: Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
