Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake (Printable Version)

Protein-rich breakfast bake with creamy cottage cheese and fresh blueberries, perfect for meal prep.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 cup dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk

→ Eggs

04 - 3 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or an equivalent size.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, and eggs until smooth.
03 - Incorporate sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, lemon zest if using, cornstarch, and salt into the mixture and whisk until well combined.
04 - Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert but keeps you full for hours
  • So simple to throw together even on busy weekdays
02 -
  • The center might still look slightly jiggly when you pull it out but it firms up as it cools
  • Frozen berries do not need to be thawed first, just toss them in frozen
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent any lumpy bits
  • Letting it cool completely before refrigerating prevents condensation from making the texture soggy
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