High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake
A wholesome breakfast bake featuring tart lemon, juicy blueberries, and creamy cottage cheese packed with protein for a delicious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix the cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, and milk in a large bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a creamy base.
- Stir in the honey (or maple syrup), fresh blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is beautifully golden and set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This breakfast bake pairs beautifully with Greek yogurt or extra honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg