Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake (Printer View)

A protein-rich breakfast bake with creamy cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and a touch of cinnamon.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)

→ Eggs

04 - 3 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon zest if using, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and thoroughly blended.
03 - Gently fold fresh or frozen blueberries into the mixture.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's packed with protein but tastes like dessert for breakfast, which honestly feels like getting away with something.
  • You can make it once and eat well for days, perfect for those mornings when you're running late.
  • There's no flour fussiness to worry about, and it's naturally gluten-free if that matters to you.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time or you'll end up with a spoon and a bowl instead of sliceable pieces, which isn't terrible but defeats the purpose.
  • Frozen blueberries work better than fresh if you're worried about sogginess, because they release moisture more gradually as they warm up.
03 -
  • Don't overbake it trying to get the center completely solid, because residual heat keeps cooking it for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven.
  • If you like a sweeter bake, add the extra sugar to the wet ingredients before whisking, not on top, so it dissolves evenly.
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