Description
Start your day off right with this nutritious and delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake! Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, sweetened with maple syrup, and filled with juicy blueberries, this bake is the perfect way to fuel your morning.
Ingredients
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- For the Bake:
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
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Add Oats and Baking Powder:
- Stir in the rolled oats and baking powder until evenly mixed.
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Fold in Blueberries:
- Gently fold in the blueberries, reserving some to sprinkle on top later.
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Pour and Top:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with the reserved blueberries.
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Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is set and lightly golden on top.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Substitutes: Feel free to swap out blueberries for raspberries or chopped strawberries for a different twist.
- Optional Add-ins: Add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry bake, cottage cheese breakfast, healthy breakfast bake, protein-packed bake, blueberry oat bake, cottage cheese recipes, easy breakfast bake, blueberry casserole