Description
Start your day with a delicious Easy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake, a delightful blend of fluffy pancakes and hearty Dutch baby that’s perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends. This protein-packed breakfast features creamy cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and a hint of vanilla, making it not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. With simple preparation steps and the flexibility to customize with your favorite fruits, this dish is bound to please everyone at the table. Serve it warm for maximum flavor or enjoy it cold as a refreshing treat. Whether you’re hosting brunch or looking for an easy meal prep option, this bake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% fat)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8” baking dish.
- Blend rolled oats in a blender until they reach a fine flour consistency.
- In a blender or mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and protein powder; blend until smooth.
- Stir in the oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and optional salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 140mg