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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

Delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake for Easy Mornings

Discover the Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, a nutritious and convenient breakfast for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese, full-fat Ensure to drain well for the best texture.
  • 3 large Eggs Can substitute with egg whites for a lighter version.
  • to taste Sweetener of choice Adjust to taste with your preferred option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure extract is recommended for the best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the mixture.
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Can substitute with orange zest for a different citrus aroma.
  • 1 cup Blueberries, divided Fresh or frozen can be used, but fresh is preferable for texture.

Equipment

  • blender
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish thoroughly.
  2. Strain 2 cups of full-fat cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve for about 2–3 minutes to remove excess liquid.
  3. In a blender, combine the drained cottage cheese, 3 eggs, your sweetener, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Blend until smooth.
  4. Check the consistency; it should be thick but pourable. If it's too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries along with the zest of one lemon.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick, should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.

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