This dish is like a cross between a cheesecake and a fluffy baked oatmeal. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with protein to power you through your morning. The berries create little bursts of juicy flavor in every bite.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 40-50 minutes | Total Time: 50-60 minutes + cooling | Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour or rolled oats (see note)
- ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, such as blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries)
- ½ tsp baking powder (helps it rise slightly)
- Pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)
- Optional: Zest of one lemon, ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate.
- Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps of cottage cheese remain.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the smooth blended mixture into a medium bowl. Add the almond flour (or rolled oats), baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir with a spatula until just combined. If using, stir in the lemon zest or cinnamon.
- Fold in Berries: Gently fold in 1 cup of the mixed berries, reserving the remaining ½ cup for the top.
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Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish. Scatter the remaining ½ cup of berries evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are a deep golden brown. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. It will firm up as it cools. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Blending is Key: Blending the cottage cheese is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy, cheesecake-like texture instead of a curdled one.
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Flour vs. Oats:
- Almond Flour: Creates a denser, richer, and more keto-friendly/gluten-free result.
- Rolled Oats: Makes the bake heartier, more like a baked oatmeal, and adds fiber.
- Using Frozen Berries: You do not need to thaw frozen berries. Tossing them in a teaspoon of almond flour before folding in can help prevent them from sinking to the bottom and bleeding too much color.
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Make it Your Own:
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds or a streusel topping before baking.
- Different Fruits: Feel free to use any single berry or a combination of your favorites. Diced peaches or apples would also work well.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This is a great meal-prep option! Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy it cold.
Enjoy your delicious, protein-powered start to the day
