Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
What makes this blueberry breakfast bake stand out is the addition of cottage cheese. It melts right into the mixture as it bakes, creating a creamy, almost custard-like base while adding a boost of protein.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Oven Mitts
- Knife or offset spatula
Ingredients
For the breakfast bake:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional toppings:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts almonds or walnuts
- Extra blueberries
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and prepare your baking dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Set it aside while you prepare the batter.
- Pro tip: Don’t skip greasing the dish—it makes serving so much easier later.
Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.
- Whisk everything together until well combined.
- The mixture should look creamy, with small curds from the cottage cheese still visible—that’s perfectly fine.
- Pro tip: Whisk well so the eggs are fully incorporated—this helps the bake set evenly.
Step 3: Add the dry ingredients
- Add the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl.
- Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly mixed.
- Make sure there are no dry pockets of oats or baking powder left at the bottom.
Step 4: Fold in the blueberries
- Gently fold in the blueberries until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- If you’re using frozen blueberries, add them straight from the freezer.
- Pro tip: Fold gently to avoid crushing the berries and turning the batter purple.
Step 5: Pour and add toppings
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, extra blueberries, or chopped nuts on top if you’re using them.
Step 6: Bake until set
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- The top should look lightly golden, and the center should be set (not jiggly).
- Pro tip: Insert a knife or toothpick in the center—if it comes out mostly clean, it’s ready.
Step 7: Cool slightly and serve
- Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for about 10–15 minutes.
- Slice into squares or scoop into bowls.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Pro tip: Letting it cool helps it firm up, making cleaner slices and better texture.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 180–220 kcal
- Protein: 9–11g
- Carbohydrates: 22–26g
- Fat: 6–8g
- Fiber: 2–3g
- Sugar: 10–14g
- Calcium: 8–10% of daily value