Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls (Print View)
Creamy cottage cheese baked with blueberries, vanilla, and honey for a warm protein breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
→ Fruits
03 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Sweeteners & Flavorings
05 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 tbsp rolled oats
08 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
10 - 1/4 cup toasted nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts
11 - Additional fresh blueberries for garnish
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease four small oven-safe ramekins or bowls with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, milk, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Stir in rolled oats and chia seeds until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Gently fold blueberries into the mixture, reserving a small handful for topping the ramekins.
05 - Divide mixture evenly among prepared ramekins. Top each with reserved blueberries.
06 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes until tops are set and lightly golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with toasted nuts and additional honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cottage cheese creates this incredibly creamy protein base that keeps you full until lunch without feeling heavy
- Baking transforms simple ingredients into something that feels like dessert but works perfectly for breakfast
02 -
- The texture continues to set as they cool so dont panic if they seem slightly jiggly right when you pull them from the oven
- Frozen berries will release more liquid during baking so you might need an extra minute or two in the oven
03 -
- Room temperature cottage cheese mixes more smoothly so take it out of the fridge before you start gathering everything else
- If the tops are browning too quickly tent them loosely with foil and keep baking until the center is set