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cottage cheese breakfast bake

High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

Delicious High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 950 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups cottage cheese (whole milk preferred for richer flavor)
  • 3 large eggs
  • scant 1/2 cup maple syrup (pure maple syrup for best flavor)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish (or 8x8 if you prefer a thicker bake) with butter or cooking spray. This ensures even browning and easy removal of your finished bake.
  • Add the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg to a blender. Blend on medium speed for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps of cottage cheese visible. I find that whole milk cottage cheese creates a creamier, richer batter than low-fat versions, which makes a noticeable difference in the final texture.
  • Pour the blended batter from Step 2 into the prepared baking dish. Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the blueberries directly into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to crush them. I like to keep some blueberries whole and fold gently to ensure pockets of fruit throughout rather than fully breaking them down. Reserve the remaining blueberries for topping.
  • Scatter the reserved 1/4 cup of blueberries evenly over the top of the batter. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The edges should be set and slightly pulling away from the dish when done.
  • Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set slightly while still being warm and moist. Serve directly from the dish or cut into squares and enjoy warm or at room temperature.