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A golden-brown breakfast bake with fresh blueberries and lemon zest in a square dish.
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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake (3x Lemon Zest)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs , beaten
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, beaten eggs, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until uniform.
  • Whisk in the rolled oats, lemon zest, baking powder, and sea salt until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Gently fold 1 cup of fresh blueberries into the batter using a spatula to avoid crushing the fruit.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Top the surface with the remaining 0.5 cup of blueberries.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is firm to the touch and the edges are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set the structure before slicing.