Description
Start your day with this High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese—a vibrant, nutritious, and energizing dish that’s perfect for busy mornings or a wholesome brunch. Bursting with sweet blueberries and bright lemon zest, this easy recipe delivers a creamy, cheesecake-like texture while keeping things light and protein-packed. Ideal for quick breakfast, healthy snack lovers, or anyone looking for breakfast ideas that double as easy dinner or food prep staples. Naturally gluten-free and customizable, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup blueberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Powdered sugar or almond butter for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently, just until combined.
5. Gently fold in blueberries (toss in flour if using frozen).
6. Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and center is set.
8. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Strain cottage cheese if it’s too watery to avoid a soggy texture.
Add a scoop of protein powder to boost protein content—just adjust flour slightly.
For the best citrus flavor, always use freshly grated lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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