Description
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome, protein-packed dish combining creamy cottage cheese and juicy blueberries. Naturally sweetened and gluten-free, it’s perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups fresh blueberries
3 large eggs
1/2 cup almond flour or gluten-free flour
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available, but toss them in flour to reduce moisture.
For a citrusy twist, add 1 tsp of lemon or orange zest.
This recipe is easily adaptable for a keto diet by replacing honey/maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 150 kcal per serving