Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

Mediterranean-Style Protein Breakfast

Description

This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is soft, lightly custardy, and naturally sweetened. Blended cottage cheese creates a creamy base without heavy cream, while oats and eggs add structure and protein. Juicy blueberries burst throughout, making it wholesome, filling, and perfect for a balanced Mediterranean breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

1½ cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 large eggs
½ cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
Zest of ½ lemon (optional but very Mediterranean)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Pinch of sea salt
Olive oil or butter for greasing

Optional Toppings

Sliced almonds or walnuts
Extra blueberries
Drizzle of honey

Instructions

Preheat Oven
Preheat to 180°C / 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
Blend the Base
In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, oats, honey, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
Fold in Blueberries
Pour batter into a bowl and gently fold in blueberries.
Bake
Pour into prepared dish and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden.
Cool & Serve
Let cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm or chilled 🤍

Serving Ideas

Top with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit
Pair with herbal tea or coffee
Serve as a post-workout breakfast or healthy dessert

Q & A

Q: Does this taste like cottage cheese?
A: Not at all! Blending makes it creamy and mild—very similar to cheesecake vibes.

Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Yes, oats are naturally gluten-free—just use certified gluten-free oats.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Cottage cheese is essential here, but you can try dairy-free cottage alternatives with similar texture.

Q: How long does it last?
A: Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes! Slice and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight or warm gently.