A protein-rich, naturally sweet, super creamy breakfast bake that tastes like a light cheesecake but is packed with nutrients. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or a nourishing morning treat.

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✅ Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works too)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• A pinch of nutmeg

• Extra blueberries or sliced almonds on top

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🍰 Instructions

1. Prep the oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Lightly grease a small baking dish, cake pan, or 7-inch round pan.

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2. Blend the base

In a blender or food processor, combine:

• Cottage cheese

• Rolled oats

• Eggs

• Honey or maple syrup

• Cinnamon

• Vanilla

Blend until smooth and creamy.
The mixture will resemble a thick pancake batter.

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3. Add blueberries

• Pour the blended mixture into your baking dish.

• Gently fold in half the blueberries.

• Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top.

This gives you beautiful blueberries inside and on the surface like in the picture.

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4. Bake

• Place in the oven and bake for 28–35 minutes.

• The top should be lightly golden and the center set.

• It will puff up while baking and settle as it cools — normal!

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5. Cool and serve

Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy warm, room-temperature, or chilled.

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🥣 Serving Ideas

• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup

• Add fresh berries

• Top with Greek yogurt

• Add a sprinkle of granola for crunch

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💪 Nutrition Estimate (per serving, 4 servings)

(Approximate values)

• Calories: 210–240

• Protein: 13–16 g

• Carbs: 25–28 g

• Fat: 6–8 g

• Fiber: 2–3 g

High in protein, moderate carbs, and naturally sweetened — great for energy and satiety.

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❓ FAQ / Related Questions

1. Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes! Add them frozen. No need to thaw.
You may need to add 3–5 minutes to baking time.

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2. Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes — substitute:

• 1 cup dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond) for cottage cheese
  Texture will be slightly softer.

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3. Can I meal-prep this?

Absolutely!

• Stores 4–5 days in the refrigerator

• Reheat in microwave or eat cold

• Freezes well up to 2 months

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4. Can I use different fruits?

Try:

• Raspberries

• Strawberries

• Peaches

• Blackberries

• Apple chunks + cinnamon

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5. Can I make it sweeter?

Increase honey/maple to 1/3 cup or add 1 mashed banana.

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6. Does this taste like cottage cheese?

No — blending makes it smooth and cheesecake-like.
Even people who dislike cottage cheese usually enjoy it.