🫐 Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A Healthy Mediterranean-Style Start
📝 Description
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is soft, lightly sweet, and packed with protein to keep you energized all morning. Creamy cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, and wholesome oats come together in a simple oven-baked dish inspired by Mediterranean balance—nutritious, comforting, and naturally satisfying. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or relaxed weekend mornings.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
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1½ cups cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
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½ cup milk (dairy or almond)
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Add-Ins
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Lemon zest
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Chopped almonds or walnuts
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Extra blueberries on top
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
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Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Blend the Base
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In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, eggs, honey, milk, and vanilla.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Stir in blended mixture until well combined.
4️⃣ Add Blueberries
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Gently fold in blueberries.
5️⃣ Bake
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Pour mixture into baking dish.
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Sprinkle extra berries or nuts on top if desired.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve
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Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve warm or chilled.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! It keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Absolutely—no need to thaw.
Q: Is this recipe high in protein?
Yes, cottage cheese and eggs provide a solid protein boost.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, just use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: What toppings go well with it?
Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a drizzle of honey.
