Description
Bright, creamy, and packed with feel-good flavor, this High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese is the kind of easy recipe that makes busy mornings feel special. It has the cozy comfort of a baked breakfast casserole, the soft texture of a cheesecake-inspired bake, and the fresh pop of lemon blueberry goodness in every bite. Perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, brunch table, breakfast ideas, meal prep, and easy food ideas, this protein-rich dish is simple to make, satisfying to eat, and delicious served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, rolled oats, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the cornstarch.
4. Pour the blended batter into a mixing bowl and gently fold in most of the blueberries, saving a small handful for the top.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining blueberries over the surface.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
7. Let the bake cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.
8. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, then serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overbake this breakfast bake, because too much time in the oven can make the texture dry instead of soft and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 255mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 96mg