Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake (Printable Version)

A high-protein, lightly sweetened breakfast dish with creamy cottage cheese and fresh blueberries.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)

→ Eggs

04 - 3 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or preferred sweetener
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
02 - Whisk cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest if using, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
03 - Gently fold blueberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set in the center and the top turns lightly golden.
06 - Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely high-protein without tasting like a gym shake, and it keeps you satisfied until lunch.
  • The blueberries burst into little pockets of tartness against the creamy base, and it tastes just as good cold for lunch the next day.
  • No mixer needed, no fancy techniques—if you can whisk and fold, you've got this.
02 -
  • If your cottage cheese is very chunky and that bothers you, blend it smooth in a food processor before mixing—I learned this the hard way and it changed everything about the texture.
  • Don't overbake it; cottage cheese bakes can go from custard-like to rubbery faster than you'd think, so start checking at 33 minutes.
03 -
  • If your blueberries are very tart, add an extra tablespoon of sugar; if they're super sweet, you can dial the sugar back slightly.
  • A sprinkle of sliced almonds or granola on top after it cools adds texture if you want that contrast, and a small dollop of plain yogurt alongside never hurts.
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