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The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients—fresh, simple, and high-quality. I always reach for cottage cheese with a creamy texture and fresh blueberries that are plump and juicy. Using real vanilla extract makes a subtle but noticeable difference in flavor, and I love using whole milk for richness. If you want to add a little twist, feel free to swap blueberries for raspberries or blackberries, or use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat for creamier texture)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (can substitute frozen, thawed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This is the base that gives the bake its rich texture.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bake tender.
- Carefully fold in the blueberries, saving a few to sprinkle on top for a pretty finish.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Scatter the reserved blueberries on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and makes serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, recipe, cooking, food
