🫐 Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
These Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls are creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein. Cottage cheese bakes into a soft, custard-like texture, while juicy blueberries burst with flavor in every bite. Lightly sweetened and gently spiced, this Mediterranean-style breakfast focuses on balance, nourishment, and simple ingredients—perfect for starting the day feeling satisfied and energized.
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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¼ cup rolled oats (optional, for texture)
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Zest of ½ lemon (optional, but lovely)
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Olive oil or butter, for greasing
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease small oven-safe bowls or ramekins. -
Mix the base
In a bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt until smooth (blend if you prefer a silkier texture). -
Assemble
Divide mixture evenly into bowls. Sprinkle oats on top if using, then gently fold or press blueberries into each bowl. -
Bake
Place bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top. -
Cool & serve
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
🌿 Serving Ideas
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Drizzle with extra honey or Greek yogurt
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Top with chopped almonds or walnuts
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Serve with fresh fruit or a squeeze of lemon
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this breakfast high in protein?
A: Yes! Cottage cheese and eggs make this very protein-rich and filling.
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Absolutely. Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Yes—just skip the oats or use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
A: Yes—no need to thaw; just add them straight in.
Q: What makes this Mediterranean-style?
A: It emphasizes whole foods, natural sweetness, protein-rich dairy, citrus zest, and balanced flavors rather than refined sugars.
