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High Protein Triple Berry Bake (Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake)

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This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a soft, creamy cottage cheese breakfast casserole that tastes like a fruity cheesecake-meets-muffin bake. It’s naturally sweet, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep because it slices into clean squares once chilled.

Servings & Timing

  • Servings: 6 squares
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 20–30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45–50 minutes

Ingredients List

  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (strain if watery)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (or sugar-free sweetener)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

Optional Add-Ins (for extra flavor & protein):

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (reduce almond flour to ⅓ cup)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (helps thicken)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon (warm flavor)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Blend Base

In a blender, blend:

  • cottage cheese
  • eggs

Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Mix Batter

Pour into a bowl and whisk in:

  • almond flour
  • honey/maple syrup (or sweetener)
  • vanilla extract
  • lemon zest
  • baking powder

Mix until smooth.

Step 4: Fold in Berries

Gently fold in the berries.

Tip: If using frozen berries, do NOT thaw. Toss them in a spoon of almond flour first to prevent sinking and extra liquid.

Step 5: Bake

Pour batter into baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, until:

  • top is lightly golden
  • center is set (slight jiggle is okay)

Step 6: Cool & Slice

Let cool 20–30 minutes before slicing.
For the cleanest slices, chill in the fridge 1–2 hours.

Serving Suggestions

This is amazing with:

  • a drizzle of sugar-free syrup
  • a spoon of Greek yogurt on top
  • extra berries
  • a sprinkle of cinnamon
  • crushed almonds for crunch

Storage & Meal Prep

  • Fridge: 4–5 days (airtight container)
  • Freezer: up to 2 months (wrap squares individually)
  • Reheat: microwave 20–30 seconds or eat chilled

Tips & Variations

Make it Higher Protein

Add 1 scoop vanilla whey/casein protein powder and reduce almond flour slightly.

Make it Keto

Use:

  • sugar-free sweetener (monk fruit/erythritol)
  • lower-carb berries (raspberries + blackberries)

Make it Dessert Style

Add:

  • 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • whipped cream topping

Nutrition (Per Serving – 1 square)

Sugar: 6g

Calories: 190

Protein: 15g

Carbs: 9g

Fat: 11g

Fiber: 2g

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