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A golden Blueberry Baked Oatmeal in a square baking dish, with one slice removed to show the soft, cake-like texture inside.

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

A high-protein, subtly sweet breakfast bake featuring creamy cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, perfect for a make-ahead morning meal or a leisurely brunch. This recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 24 oz Cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat, not drained
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest from about 1 large lemon
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 cups Blueberries fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  2. Add the all-purpose flour (or almond flour), baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Whisk again until no lumps of flour remain and the batter is smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries with a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush them too much. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
Bake
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  2. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bake is set in the center and lightly golden brown on top. A knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the bake to set further.
Serve
  1. Serve warm, optionally topped with a drizzle of extra maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Notes

This breakfast bake is excellent for meal prep! You can bake it ahead of time and store individual portions in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven. For an extra textural contrast, sprinkle a tablespoon of demerara sugar or streusel topping over the blueberries before baking.