Description
A delightful and healthy breakfast option featuring cottage cheese, blueberries, and oatmeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (360g) full-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 11/2 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (50g) oat flour
- 11/2 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (2g) cinnamon
- 1/41/2 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
- 1 cup (150g) blueberries, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Blend Until Smooth: Start by tossing everything into the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth, ensuring any lumps of cottage cheese are fully blended. This step is crucial for achieving a creamy texture.
- Pour & Level Mixture: After blending, pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Gently shake to level out the top, allowing it to cook evenly. Do not overfill the dish to prevent overflow while baking.
- Add Blueberries Evenly: Sprinkle fresh blueberries uniformly over the mixture. Ensure they are spread out nicely to avoid any sogginess, as overcrowding the pan can affect texture.
- Bake & Enjoy the Aroma: Place your dish in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F. About halfway through baking, you will start to smell the blueberries. Avoid peeking too soon; the recipe requires careful timing for the perfect bake, ensuring a firm center.
- Cool & Serve: After baking, let it cool for a moment before slicing into squares. Ensure the top is set well and has a beautiful golden edge to maintain structure.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Freeze portions wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean.
- To avoid a dense bake, ensure the mixture is blended well to aerate before baking.
- If edges brown too quickly, rotate the pan halfway through to promote even cooking.
- To prevent collapsing in the center after cooling, ensure the bake is fully set before removing from the oven.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave on medium power until warmed through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pair with scrambled egg whites for extra protein.
- Serve alongside turkey bacon for a filling start to your day.
- Top with Greek yogurt and extra blueberries for added flavor.
- Add a sprinkling of lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
- Mix in chopped nuts for an extra crunch.
- Substitute oat flour with almond flour for a nutty flavor.
- Select full-fat cottage cheese to enhance creaminess.
- If unavailable, you can use low-fat cottage cheese, though the texture will be slightly different.
- Honey or agave nectar can be used in place of maple syrup.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries are acceptable; if using frozen, do not thaw them to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 528mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 11mg