Healthy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
Healthy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a high-protein baked breakfast made with cottage cheese, eggs, oats, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries.Perfect for meal prep, healthy breakfasts, and busy mornings.Ready in under one hour using simple wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup large flaked oats
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries divided
- Optional Toppings
- Greek yogurt
- Extra maple syrup
- Honey
- Fresh blueberries
- Ground cinnamon
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Blend the Batter
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bake
- Pour the blended mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Stir in the rolled oats until evenly combined.
- Gently scatter 1 cup of the blueberries throughout the batter.
- Bake
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Carefully sprinkle the remaining ½ cup blueberries over the top while the baking dish is still in the oven.
- Continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Serve
- Remove the Healthy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake from the oven and allow it to cool for several minutes.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.
- Serve warm with Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or enjoy it just as it is.
Notes
This breakfast bake stores beautifully, making it an excellent meal prep recipe. Feel free to substitute raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or mixed berries depending on the season. For a richer flavor, sprinkle sliced almonds or chopped walnuts over the top before baking.