High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake
A protein-packed breakfast bake infused with lemon and loaded with juicy blueberries, perfect for a warm and comforting breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish generously.
- Combine the cottage cheese, oats, blueberries, eggs, honey, lemon zest, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or store for later.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing. You can substitute the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or ricotta, and feel free to use frozen blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg