Description
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious morning dish that combines creamy cottage cheese, hearty rolled oats, and fresh blueberries. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, making it a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent the bake from sticking.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, milk, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Whisk the Mixture: Whisk the combined ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring even texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack the eggs into the bowl and add the vanilla extract to enhance aroma and flavor.
- Incorporate Eggs: Beat the eggs into the mixture thoroughly so all components are evenly combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them to maintain bursts of fruit throughout.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Add Butter on Top: Dot the surface with small pieces of butter evenly distributed to add richness and help browning.
- Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving to enjoy the flavors fully.
Notes
- For creamier consistency, substitute milk with almond milk or other milk alternatives.
- You can use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable; just thaw and drain excess liquid before folding in.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different natural sweetness.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter once blueberries are added to keep them intact.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of additional honey or a dollop of yogurt for extra richness.
