High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake Recipe
A nutritious and delicious breakfast bake packed with protein, fresh blueberries, and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup low-fat milk or almond milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional blueberries
- to taste extra blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients: cottage cheese, milk, eggs, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry, then fold in blueberries. Pour into dish and smooth surface.
- Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden. Cool for 10 minutes, then serve garnished with extra blueberries and lemon zest.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture.