Blueberry Almond Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
Why you’ll love it
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High-protein & filling
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Naturally sweet (no refined sugar needed)
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Great hot or cold
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Breakfast or healthy dessert vibes
🛒 Ingredients (8–9 servings)
Base
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2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat for creamier texture, low-fat works too)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
Topping
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¼ cup sliced almonds
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2–3 tbsp chopped almonds (optional, for crunch)
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1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for drizzling)
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Optional extras:
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Lemon zest
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Coconut flakes
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Extra blueberries
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🔪 Prep
Time: 10 minutes
Bake: 40–45 minutes
Oven: 350°F / 175°C
Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish (or similar) with butter or oil.
🥣 Instructions
1. Blend the creamy base
In a blender or food processor, add:
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Cottage cheese
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Eggs
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Honey/maple syrup
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Vanilla
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Cinnamon
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Salt
Blend until smooth and creamy (this removes the curd texture).
2. Mix the batter
Pour the blended mixture into a bowl.
Stir in:
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Rolled oats
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Baking powder
Fold gently until combined.
3. Add blueberries
Carefully fold in the blueberries so they don’t burst too much.
4. Assemble
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Top evenly with:
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Sliced almonds
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Chopped almonds
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Extra blueberries (optional)
Drizzle lightly with honey or maple syrup.
5. Bake
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until:
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Center is set
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Top is lightly golden
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A knife comes out mostly clean
6. Cool & slice
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing — it firms up as it rests.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt
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Cold straight from the fridge
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With extra honey + almond butter
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Dust of powdered sugar for a “cheesecake” vibe
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
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Fridge: Up to 5 days (airtight container)
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Freezer: Slice and freeze up to 2 months
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Reheat: Microwave 30–45 seconds
🔄 Variations
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High-protein: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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Low-carb: Swap oats for almond flour
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Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cottage cheese alternative
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Berry swap: Raspberries or strawberries work great
