Description
Indulgent blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake delivers a protein-packed morning delight straight from comfort cuisine paradise. Creamy textures and sweet berry notes dance together, promising a nourishing start you’ll absolutely savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh blueberries
- 2 cups (454 g) cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring proper preparation for the breakfast bake.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Carefully incorporate blueberries into the mixture, gently folding them to prevent crushing and maintain their delicate structure.
- Transfer the blended mixture to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set, lightly golden top that indicates proper cooking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breakfast bake to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps it stabilize and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into individual portions and serve warm, optionally drizzling additional maple syrup over each serving for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile that still maintains high protein content.
- Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer to prevent color bleeding and maintain their shape during baking.
- Reduce maple syrup for a lower-sugar version by substituting with stevia or monk fruit sweetener, ideal for diabetic-friendly diets.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or mixed berry combinations to create exciting flavor variations that keep the breakfast bake interesting and versatile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg