Description
A wholesome and delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake that combines creamy cottage cheese, rolled oats, and fresh blueberries for a nutritious start to your day. This baked oatmeal dish is naturally sweetened with honey and infused with cinnamon and vanilla, making it a perfect warm breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing and topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your breakfast dish evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, milk, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, ensuring a blend of flavors and proper leavening.
- Combine Thoroughly: Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined, creating a uniform batter base for the bake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack the eggs into the mixture and add vanilla extract, then beat them into the mixture thoroughly to incorporate air and flavor.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them to retain bursts of fresh flavor.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure even cooking and a uniform bake.
- Add Butter Dots: Dot the top of the mixture with small pieces of butter, distributing them evenly to add richness and a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bake to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen blueberries; no need to thaw before folding into the batter.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and coconut yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds to the batter for extra texture and nutrition.
- This bake keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats nicely in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to swap honey with maple syrup for a different natural sweetness.
