Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake (Printable)

Protein-rich bake with creamy cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)

→ Eggs

04 - 3 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square or equivalent baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon zest if using, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and well combined.
03 - Gently fold blueberries into the mixture to avoid crushing.
04 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until center is just set and top is lightly golden.
06 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a treat but delivers real protein to keep you full through your morning.
  • Prep takes barely ten minutes, and it's naturally gluten-free without any fussy substitutions.
  • Make it once and you've got four breakfasts ready, which somehow makes Monday feel less overwhelming.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking; the bake needs those minutes to set properly, or you'll end up with a delicious but shapeless puddle.
  • Frozen blueberries work brilliantly here and won't bleed into the batter the way thawed ones sometimes do.
  • If your cottage cheese is lumpy, blend it with the yogurt and milk first—it makes the final texture silky instead of grainy.
03 -
  • Room-temperature eggs blend in smoother than cold ones, and your custard will be more uniform.
  • Lemon zest is subtle but transforms the flavor—it's the secret that makes people ask what they're tasting.
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