Description
A high-protein, naturally sweetened breakfast casserole bursting with juicy blueberries, creamy cottage cheese, and wholesome oats perfect for a make-ahead breakfast that keeps you energized all morning.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup rolled oats
3 large eggs
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup milk (any kind)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the top (they’ll sink slightly as it bakes).
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until set and lightly golden around the edges.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve warm or chilled, topped with extra blueberries, yogurt, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.
For extra protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder before baking.
Substitute blueberries with raspberries, blackberries, or diced peaches for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: high protein breakfast, blueberry cottage cheese bake, breakfast casserole, healthy baked oatmeal, make-ahead breakfast, fitness meal prep