High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bread

Quick Description

This High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bread is soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and loaded with juicy blueberries. It has a golden crust outside with a tender center inside, plus added protein from cottage cheese and protein powder. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or healthy meal prep.

Servings & Timing

Servings: 10 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 45 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients List

Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 large egg
2 tbsp honey or sugar-free sweetener
2¼ tsp instant yeast
¼ cup warm milk
½ tsp salt

Blueberry Add-In

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tbsp flour (to coat berries)

Optional Topping

Sprinkle of coarse sugar or cinnamon sweetener

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Activate Yeast

Mix warm milk, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Make Dough

In a large bowl combine flour, protein powder, salt, blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms.

Step 3: Knead

Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth. If sticky, add a little flour.

Step 4: Add Blueberries

Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour. Fold gently into dough.

Step 5: Rise

Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled.

Step 6: Shape

Transfer to parchment-lined pan or Dutch oven. Shape into round loaf.

Step 7: Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.

Step 8: Cool

Cool fully before slicing.

Additional Notes

Coating berries prevents sinking
Cottage cheese keeps bread moist
Great toasted next day

Dietary Info

High-Protein
Lower Sugar
Vegetarian
Meal Prep Friendly

Ingredient Details & Substitutions

Cottage Cheese: Can use ricotta
Protein Powder: Whey works best for texture
Blueberries: Fresh best, frozen works if not thawed

Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions

Add lemon zest for blueberry lemon loaf
Add cinnamon swirl
Toast and top with Greek yogurt
Use strawberries instead of blueberries

Storage & Make-Ahead

Counter: 2 days
Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: Up to 2 months sliced

Nutrition (Per Slice – Approximate)

Calories: 170–210
Protein: 11–15g
Carbs: 24–28g
Fat: 3–5g

Optional Personal Story

I wanted bakery-style blueberry bread that actually kept me full. This one gives soft bread vibes with enough protein to make it worth it.

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