Description
Sunrise Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake promises a delightful morning feast with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Protein-packed layers blend seamlessly, delivering a satisfying start that propels you through morning challenges with genuine culinary excitement.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Utilize a blender or mixing bowl to thoroughly combine cottage cheese, eggs, sweetener, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt into the liquid mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are well integrated without crushing.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Optional: Scatter chopped nuts across the surface for added texture and crunch.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden brown and the center appears set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breakfast bake to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps it firm up and makes serving easier.
- Cut into portions and serve warm, enjoying the delightful blend of creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors.
Notes
- Swap honey with alternative sweeteners like agave nectar or stevia for lower-sugar options.
- Add ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra fiber and omega-3 boost.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh aren’t available, but don’t thaw them to prevent color bleeding.
- Ensure cottage cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending and better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg