Description
This High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese is a delicious and nutritious morning treat. It combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, all baked to a golden perfection. Rich in protein and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this bake is perfect for a healthy start to your day or a satisfying brunch option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Butter or nonstick spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the blended mixture using a spatula, being careful not to crush the berries.
- Pour Mixture into Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the bake to firm up for easier portioning.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen ones if fresh are not available; just do not thaw before folding in.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture; low-fat will work but may be less rich.
- To make it vegan, substitute eggs and cottage cheese with vegan alternatives, but this will change texture and protein content.
- Ensure not to overblend the blueberries to prevent color bleeding in the batter.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
