Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
Mediterranean-Friendly | High Protein | No Flour
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or full-fat)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional but very Mediterranean!)
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2–3 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
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2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
Instructions
1. Blend the base
In a blender, combine:
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cottage cheese
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eggs
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oats
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honey/maple
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olive oil
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vanilla
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cinnamon
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salt
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baking powder
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lemon zest
Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Add blueberries
Fold the blueberries gently into the blended mixture (do not blend them).
3. Pour & bake
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Grease a small baking dish (8×8 or similar).
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Pour the mixture in.
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Top with extra blueberries if you like.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and edges turn golden.
4. Cool & serve
Let it cool slightly so it firms up.
Serve warm with:
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a spoon of Greek yogurt
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a drizzle of honey
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extra blueberries
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or a sprinkle of crushed nuts
Mediterranean Tips
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Replace honey with dates or date syrup for more Mediterranean sweetness.
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Add chia seeds or ground flaxseed for extra fiber.
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Use olive oil instead of butter for authentic Mediterranean balance.
