Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls Recipe
Delightful and wholesome Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls combining creamy cottage cheese, nutritious oats, and sweet blueberries baked to golden perfection. A protein-packed breakfast or snack option with a custardy texture and natural sweetness from ripe banana and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Mixture
- 360 g (1½ cups) full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs, room temperature (brought to room temp 30 minutes before blending)
- 90 g (1 cup) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana (the spottier the better)
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
Topping
- 150 g (1 cup) fresh blueberries (frozen works too)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bowls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Generously spray four 2-cup oven-safe bowls with non-stick cooking spray and place them on a large baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, oats, banana, maple syrup, and baking soda into a high-speed blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth with no visible oat pieces. If too thick to pour, add a splash of milk and pulse briefly to adjust consistency.
- Fill Bowls and Add Blueberries: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bowls, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising. Top each bowl with fresh blueberries, then gently press some blueberries into the batter with your finger to create jammy blueberry pockets inside.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch. Begin checking at 35 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool for at least 10 minutes. This cooling phase is essential to achieve the perfect custardy texture before enjoying.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Bring eggs to room temperature to ensure smooth blending.
- Old fashioned rolled oats provide the best texture; avoid quick oats.
- Ripeness of the banana enhances natural sweetness and flavor.
- If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain excess liquid before topping.
- Cooling time is crucial for the custard-like consistency.
- These bowls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
- Optional splash of milk helps achieve pouring consistency if the batter is too thick.
Keywords: Blueberry, Cottage Cheese, Baked Breakfast Bowls, Healthy Breakfast, Protein Packed, Oats, Maple Syrup, Custardy Texture
