Protein-Packed Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake
A delightful dish combining creamy cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, perfect for energizing your mornings or sweetening your afternoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups creamy cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh mint or sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Whisk together the eggs in a medium bowl until frothy.
- Add the creamy cottage cheese and mix gently.
- Stir in the flour, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth.
- Sprinkle in baking powder and salt, stirring to combine.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before garnishing and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother blend. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them to prevent the batter from discoloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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