Description
Enjoy a wholesome and comforting start to your day with these Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls. Packed with fresh blueberries, creamy cottage cheese, and hearty oats, this baked breakfast dish is naturally sweetened with honey and infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for meal prep, and served warm for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is properly heated by the time the mixture is ready to bake.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Beat eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly to help bind the ingredients and provide structure.
- Combine eggs with mixture: Add the beaten eggs to the cottage cheese mixture, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
- Add blueberries: Fold in the fresh blueberries carefully to distribute them evenly without crushing.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then pour the prepared mixture into it.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the mixture is set.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked bowls to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors meld and the texture stabilize.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make it vegan-friendly.
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese based on your preference for creaminess and calorie content.
- For extra crunch, top with nuts or seeds before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before eating.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
