Description
A wholesome and delicious breakfast bake combining tangy cottage cheese with sweet blueberries and oats, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional – almonds or walnuts)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth.
- Stir in the oats and almond milk, mixing until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in blueberries, chopped nuts (if using), and chia seeds (if using), being careful not to burst the berries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh blueberries; if using frozen, thaw and drain them first. You may also add lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American