Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese: High Protein Breakfast (Print Version)
Warm baked blueberry cottage cheese bowls offer a high-protein, satisfying breakfast. Easy to prepare, this healthy meal is packed with flavor and nutrients.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 8 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Creamy Protein Base
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1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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Pinch of sea salt
→ Sweet Blueberry Swirl
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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1/2 tsp lemon zest
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Crunchy Toppings & Garnish
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1/4 cup granola
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2 tbsp sliced almonds
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1 tbsp hemp seeds
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Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease two 8-10 ounce oven-safe ramekins or small bowls. This ensures your Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls | High Protein Breakfast won't stick and will be easy to serve.
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In a small bowl, combine 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Stir gently to coat the blueberries. Set this sweet blueberry swirl aside for later assembly.
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In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend with an immersion blender or food processor until completely smooth and creamy for your Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls | High Protein Breakfast.
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Divide the creamy cottage cheese base evenly between the two prepared ramekins. Spoon half of the blueberry mixture into each ramekin. Gently swirl the blueberries into the cottage cheese using a spoon or knife for a beautiful marbled effect.
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Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls | High Protein Breakfast are set around the edges and slightly golden. The center should still have a slight jiggle.
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Let the baked bowls cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish each bowl with 1/4 cup granola, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, and fresh mint leaves. Enjoy your warm, high-protein breakfast!
# Notes:
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For an extra protein boost, stir in 1 scoop of unflavored protein powder into the cottage cheese base before blending.
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Leftover baked bowls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy cold.
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Feel free to swap blueberries for other berries like raspberries or mixed berries. Adjust maple syrup to your sweetness preference.
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Don't overbake! The bowls are best when the center is just set but still very creamy. Overbaking can make them dry.
# Tools You'll Need:
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2 small oven-safe ramekins or bowls
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medium mixing bowl
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whisk or fork
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measuring cups and spoons
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microplane or zester
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 414 kcal
Total Fat: 16 g
Total Carbohydrate: 43 g
Protein: 31 g