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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake Recipe

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake: Fluffy & Creamy in 30 Minutes


  • Author: Elsa
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fluffy, non-soggy blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake with creamy texture and bold berry flavor. Perfect for meal prep, gluten-free option.


Ingredients

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  1. 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (Daisy® or Friendship® recommended)
  2. 1½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  3. 3 large egg whites (or 3 flax eggs for vegan)
  4. ¼ cup maple syrup (or monk fruit syrup for low-calorie)
  5. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  6. ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  7. 1 tbsp cornstarch (for tossing blueberries, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep :

    • Strain cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • If using frozen blueberries, thaw, drain, and toss with cornstarch.
  2. Mix :

    • In a bowl, whisk egg whites, maple syrup, and vanilla until frothy.
    • Gently fold in strained cottage cheese.
  3. Assemble :

    • Fold blueberries into the batter.
    • Pour mixture into a 9-inch glass/ceramic baking dish.
    • Sprinkle oats evenly on top.
  4. Bake :

    • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dairy-free: Use Kite Hill almond milk cottage cheese.

Vegan: Substitute egg whites with flax eggs.

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze slices for 3 months.

Avoid sogginess : Always strain cottage cheese and drain berries thoroughly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of bake)
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg