Description
This Cottage Cheese Blueberry Bake is a delicious and wholesome breakfast or snack option, combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of blueberries. It features a lightly sweetened, oat and almond flour base, baked to golden perfection for a nutritious, comforting treat that’s perfect warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, blueberries, rolled oats, and almond flour.
- Gently Mix Ingredients: Stir gently to mix the ingredients together without crushing the blueberries.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten and slightly frothy.
- Add Flavor and Leavening: Add the honey, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the eggs, whisking again until everything is fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Milk: Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk, ensuring the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Melted Butter: Stir in the melted butter and mix well, making sure the butter is fully incorporated into the wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the cottage cheese and oats mixture, and gently fold everything together until evenly combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or spoon.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once the bake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the dish for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares or slices.
- Serve: Serve warm, or allow it to cool to room temperature before enjoying.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw before mixing to prevent excess moisture.
- Almond flour adds a nutty flavor and gluten-free option; substitute with all-purpose flour if desired but adjust baking time accordingly.
- Honey can be replaced by maple syrup or another natural sweetener to suit dietary preferences.
- Make sure not to overmix after adding blueberries to keep them intact and prevent the bake from turning blue.
- This bake can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated gently.
