Description
Elevate your breakfast with this High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese, a delightful and nutritious dish that mixes the zesty flavors of lemon with sweet blueberries. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, this bake is not only easy to make but is also filled with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, ensuring you stay satisfied throughout your day. Serve it warm or chilled, and explore endless customization options like fresh fruit toppings or a drizzle of honey. This wholesome breakfast treat is bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup low-fat or almond milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cottage cheese, milk, and eggs, whisking until blended.
- Gently fold in blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg