Description
Indulge in a warm slice of Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, where the sweet burst of fresh blueberries meets the creamy texture of cottage cheese. This delightful dish is perfect for brunch or cozy mornings, offering a balance of flavors that will have your taste buds singing. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this bake transforms simple ingredients into a memorable breakfast experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold in rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Carefully add fresh blueberries and fold gently to maintain their shape.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Allow it to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding lemon zest or mixing in nuts for added crunch. If you prefer using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese, it adds a tangy twist. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.