This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious morning treat combining creamy cottage cheese, rolled oats, and fresh blueberries. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it offers a nutritious and satisfying start to your day with a delightful balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness.
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
For the breakfast bake
2 cups (450g) cottage cheese, full-fat
2 large eggs
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 ½ cups (150g) rolled oats
4 tbsp Sukrin Gold sweetener or Demerara sugar
1 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp milk, any kind, use as needed
To top
1 cup (150g) blueberries, halved if large
2 tbsp flaked almonds or mixed seeds
1 tbsp sugar or sweetener
Instructions
Blend cottage cheese mixture: Place the cottage cheese, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste or extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth or slightly textured if you prefer some cottage cheese chunks for added texture.
Prepare oat mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sweetener (Sukrin Gold or Demerara sugar), and baking powder. Stir to evenly mix the dry ingredients.
Combine mixtures: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the oat mixture. Stir well, adding enough milk to loosen the batter so that its consistency resembles oatmeal and is spreadable.
Prepare baking pan: Line a quarter sheet baking pan and mist it with cooking spray or use cake release to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly to cover the surface.
Add toppings: Scatter the blueberries over the top, then sprinkle with additional sugar or sweetener and flaked almonds or mixed seeds for texture and flavor.
Bake the breakfast bake: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center – it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and serve: Allow the bake to cool before slicing. Serve with an optional drizzle of honey, agave, or maple syrup, or enjoy plain for a wholesome breakfast.
Notes
You can use any kind of milk (dairy or plant-based) according to your preference or dietary needs.
For added texture, reserve some whole cottage cheese before blending and fold it into the batter.
Sweeteners can be adjusted or replaced with alternatives like honey or agave syrup.
Flaked almonds can be swapped with other nuts or seeds such as walnuts, pecans, or chia seeds.
Ensure the batter is spread evenly in the pan to achieve uniform baking.
Let the bake cool completely to help it set well for easier slicing.
