Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
Ingredients (Serves 6)
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1½ cups cottage cheese
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2 large eggs
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½ cup rolled oats
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½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish (8×8 or similar). -
Blend Base
In a blender or bowl, blend/mix cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder until mostly smooth. -
Add Oats & Blueberries
Stir in oats. Gently fold in blueberries. -
Bake
Pour mixture into prepared dish.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top. -
Cool & Serve
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serving Ideas
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Drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup
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Top with Greek yogurt
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Add chopped nuts or almond butter
Q & A
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
A: Yes — no need to thaw. Just fold them in frozen.
Q: Does it taste like cottage cheese?
A: No. Once baked, it tastes mild, creamy, and slightly cheesecake-like.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Cottage cheese is essential for texture, but you can try a plant-based cottage cheese alternative if available.
Q: Is this good for meal prep?
A: Perfect. Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat or eat cold.
Q: Can I make it sweeter?
A: Add 1–2 extra tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Yes — use certified gluten-free oats.