Description

This High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Cottage Cheese is a delicious and nutritious morning dish packed with protein and bursting with fresh lemon and blueberry flavors. Perfect for a wholesome start to the day, this baked casserole blends creamy cottage cheese with eggs, natural sweetener, and zesty lemon, then gently folds in juicy blueberries before baking to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/8 teaspoon salt

For Greasing

Butter or nonstick spray for greasing

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish thoroughly using butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
Blend the base mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Blend these ingredients until the mixture is entirely smooth and well incorporated.
Fold in blueberries: Using a spatula, gently fold fresh blueberries into the smooth batter to avoid breaking them and preserve their shape and juiciness.
Pour and smooth the batter: Pour the blueberry-batter mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread and smooth the top evenly to ensure uniform baking.
Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges turn golden brown, indicating it is fully cooked.
Cool before serving: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes; this helps it set further and makes slicing easier. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen ones; just do not thaw them before folding in to avoid excess moisture.
For a dairy-free version, try using a plant-based cottage cheese alternative, though texture may vary.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to your preference.
This bake stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently before serving.
Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright citrus flavor.