High-Protein • Easy Meal Prep Breakfast
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a simple, nourishing breakfast packed with protein and natural sweetness. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, oats, and blueberries, it blends into a smooth batter and bakes into a soft, lightly sweet breakfast casserole.
Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or a healthy brunch, each serving delivers a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and natural energy.
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
3 large eggs
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup oat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries
Extra blueberries for topping (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Step 2 — Blend the Batter
In a blender or food processor combine:
- cottage cheese
- eggs
- maple syrup
- vanilla
- oat flour
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- salt
Blend until completely smooth.
Step 3 — Add the Blueberries
Pour batter into a bowl and gently fold in 1 cup blueberries.
Step 4 — Transfer to Baking Dish
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with extra blueberries if desired.
Step 5 — Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes.
The bake is ready when:
- the top is lightly golden
- the center is set
- a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Step 6 — Serve
Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Serve warm with an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
Flavor & Texture
Soft and fluffy interior
Light cheesecake-like texture
Sweet bursts of blueberries
Flavor profile: mildly sweet • creamy • comforting
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: ~248 kcal
Protein: ~17 g
Carbohydrates: ~32 g
Fat: ~7 g
Fiber: ~2 g
(Approximate values)
Helpful Tips
Use full-fat cottage cheese
It gives the creamiest texture.
Frozen blueberries work too
Add them directly from frozen to avoid excess moisture.
Blend thoroughly
This removes the curds and creates a smooth batter.
Variations
Lemon Blueberry Bake
Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
Chocolate Chip Version
Swap blueberries for dark chocolate chips.
Mixed Berry Bake
Use strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Higher Protein Version
Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder.
Storage
Refrigerator: up to 5 days
Freezer: up to 3 months
Reheat slices:
- microwave 30–60 seconds
- oven at 350°F until warm.
Final Thoughts
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a healthy, protein-packed breakfast that feels like a treat. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for meal prep, and full of comforting flavors.
One pan, simple ingredients, and a delicious start to the day.
