Description
A wholesome and comforting breakfast made with cottage cheese, rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup or honey. This easy-to-make bake is packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy mornings or weekend relaxation.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter), for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with coconut oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, rolled oats, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and eggs until the mixture is well combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
This bake can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Frozen blueberries can be used in place of fresh blueberries. The baking time may increase slightly.
If you prefer a different sweetener, honey, agave, or stevia can be substituted for maple syrup.
For a gluten-free version, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
This recipe can be made with any type of milk, including almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg