High Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake - 5 Ingredients Only!

High Protein Baked Cottage Cheese with blueberries is a 5-ingredient, healthy, sugar-free dessert or breakfast! An easy recipe with protein from cottage cheese and protein powder that's perfect for meal prep too.

A little backstory here - I went to a food bloggers conference this January and met with someone from Hungryroot. Before you think "oh yeah its one of those online meal delivery services" (I kinda thought that at first too, so no judgement)… It turned out they're A LOT more!

They have some real gourmet stuff if you want it, but also very basic meals that need just 3-4 ingredients (perfect for those like me who prefer spending time making desserts over lunch/dinner, haha)

My favorite part was the fact that they groceries, and that too clean-ingredient products I actually use! So I used some of the items I got in my order and made this 5-ingredient baked cottage cheese dessert 🙂

TIP: If you want to round out your morning routine, my friend Claire over at Claire Bear Bites makes these Blue Spirulina Wellness Shots - a good antioxidant-packed pairing alongside this bake.

Why You'll Love This Healthy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Bake

• High Protein Breakfast: With 27 grams of protein from cottage cheese and protein powder, this breakfast cheesecake bake will keep you full for hours.
• Only 5 Ingredients: Minimalistic, easy, simple, and quick breakfast to prepare.
• Versatile for Any Meal: I call it a Cottage Cheese Blueberry Bake, but its great as an afternoon snack, or a light, protein-rich dessert.
• Meal Prep-Friendly: You can make a bunch of these at a time and store this easy cottage cheese breakfast recipe for a post-workout treat or grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.
• Great for Kids! With simple ingredients, this recipe is kid-friendly too!
• Sugar-Free & Weight Loss Friendly: It's got no added sugar, it's the best Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake for Weight Loss!

Ingredients for High Protein Baked Cottage Cheese

This blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake comes together with just five ingredients - nothing fancy, all pulling double duty for flavor and protein.

• Low-Fat Cottage Cheese - the protein-packed base that makes this cottage cheese blueberry bake rich, creamy, and filling.
  • Sub: Full-fat cottage cheese works too, if that's what you have on hand.
  • Dairy Free/Vegan: Use plant-based cottage cheese.
    
• Vanilla Protein Powder - adds sweetness and a good amount of protein, and makes this a Healthy Cottage Cheese Bake without added sugar. Whey-Casein blend from Quest Nutrition is my recommendation.
  • Sub: Swap vanilla for a caramel or peanut butter flavor for a twist.
  • Dairy Free/Vegan: Use plant-based protein powder like KOS or Truvani.
    
• Egg - this helps bind the ingredients and creates a cheesecake-like, custardy texture.
  • Substitute: I haven't tried it, but you could attempt with Vegan egg replacement.
    
• Fresh Blueberries - For fruity flavor and some antioxidants.
  • Sub: Any type of berry works here - raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries all make a great swap.
  • TIP: A bit of lemon zest stirred into the batter brightens up the blueberry flavor if you want to try it.
    
• Graham Crackers - For a light crunchy base, adding texture and a subtle sweetness.
  • Sub: Nilla Wafers, animal crackers or even toasted oats work.

See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!

How to Make a High Protein Cottage Cheese Bake with Blueberries

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large 3-cup baking dish with non-stick spray.

Step 2: Prepare the Base

Place 1½ sheets of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish to form a crunchy crust. Skip this step if you want to lower the calories of this high protein breakfast.

Step 3: Blend the Cottage Cheese Mixture

In a blender, combine cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, and egg. Blend until smooth and creamy and all the clumps of cottage cheese are gone.

Tip: I recommend using a powerful blender for the batter. Optionally, you can use a high-speed food processor as well.

Step 4: Fold in the Blueberries

Gently stir in the fresh blueberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
DON'T BLEND again or the blueberries will get crushed too.

Step 5: Bake the Cottage Cheese Cake

Pour the mixture over the graham cracker base and bake for 25-30 minutes.

• For a softer, pudding-like texture: Bake for 25 minutes.
• For a firmer, cheesecake-like texture: Bake closer to 30 minutes (the top will be slightly golden brown).

Step 6: Cool & Serve

Let the bake cool to room temperature for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm, for a softer, custardy bite or refrigerate for a few hours for a firmer, cheesecake-like consistency.

Storage Instructions for High Protein Blueberry Breakfast Bake

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container (or covered with plastic wrap) in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy chilled or reheat slightly in the microwave before serving.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw the frozen healthy blueberry breakfast bake in the fridge overnight before eating.

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