High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese Recipe
This High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese is a wholesome and delicious start to your day. Packed with rolled oats and protein-rich cottage cheese, this baked dish combines the fresh flavors of lemon zest and juicy blueberries, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, it’s easy to prepare, baked to a golden perfection, and wonderfully satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Bake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup low-fat milk or almond milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Additional blueberries and lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and salt throughout the oats.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, low-fat or almond milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry oat mixture. Gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing which can affect texture.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly through the batter for bursts of fruity flavor in every bite.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula for an even bake.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for 10 minutes. This resting time helps the dish to set further and makes slicing easier.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with additional blueberries and lemon zest if desired, to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based milk or dairy milk according to your preference.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup to suit your taste.
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture; frozen blueberries may release excess moisture making the bake slightly soggy.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep a tender crumb.
- This bake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
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