Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
These baked breakfast bowls are soft, lightly sweet, and protein-rich. They taste like a cross between baked oatmeal and a light cheesecake — but healthier. Perfect for busy mornings and kid-friendly too.
✅ Ingredients (4 servings)
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360 g cottage cheese
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4 large eggs
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90 g rolled old-fashioned oats
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1 ripe banana
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80 ml maple syrup
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1 tsp baking soda
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150 g blueberries (fresh or frozen)
🥣 Equipment
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Blender or food processor
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Mixing bowl
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4 small ramekins OR 1 small baking dish
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Oven
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Non-stick spray or light oil
👩🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 — Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
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Lightly grease ramekins or baking dish
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Place on a baking tray for easier handling
Step 2 — Blend the Base
Add to blender:
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Cottage cheese
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Eggs
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Banana
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Maple syrup
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Oats
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Texture should look like thick pancake batter.
👉 If too thick: add 1–2 tbsp milk
👉 If too thin: add 1 tbsp oats
Step 3 — Add Baking Soda
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Pour mixture into a bowl
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Stir in baking soda gently
(This helps create a light, fluffy texture)
Step 4 — Fold in Blueberries
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Gently fold in blueberries
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Do not overmix — keeps them whole and juicy
Tip: Toss berries in 1 tsp oats first to prevent sinking.
Step 5 — Fill & Bake
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Divide mixture evenly into ramekins
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Fill about ¾ full
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Bake for 25–30 minutes
They are done when:
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Tops are lightly golden
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Center is set
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Toothpick comes out mostly clean
Step 6 — Cool & Serve
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Let cool 5–10 minutes
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They firm up as they rest
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Serve warm or chilled
🍯 Optional Toppings
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Greek yogurt
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Extra blueberries
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Chopped nuts
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Chia seeds
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Cinnamon
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Peanut or almond butter drizzle
🔁 Flavor Variations
Apple Cinnamon
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Replace blueberries with diced apple
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Add ½ tsp cinnamon
Chocolate Chip Banana
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Add 1–2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Strawberry Almond
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Use strawberries + almond extract (¼ tsp)
Savory Version
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Skip maple syrup + banana
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Add herbs + spinach + cheese
🧊 Meal Prep & Storage
Fridge:
Store covered up to 4 days
Freezer:
Freeze up to 2 months
Reheat:
Microwave 60–90 sec or oven 10 min
Great grab-and-go breakfast.
💪 Nutrition Benefits (Approx per serving)
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High protein
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Good fiber
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Slow-release carbs
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Naturally sweetened
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Kid-friendly nutrients
Estimated macros per serving:
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Calories: ~260–300
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Protein: ~18–22 g
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Fiber: ~5 g
⚠️ Texture Troubleshooting
Too wet inside
→ Bake 5–8 min longer
Rubbery texture
→ Overbaked or oven too hot
Dense
→ Batter too thick — add milk next time
Too soft
→ Let cool longer — they firm up
❓ Common Questions
Can I use quick oats?
Yes, but texture will be softer.
Can I skip banana?
Yes — replace with ¼ cup applesauce or yogurt.
Frozen blueberries ok?
Yes — use straight from freezer, don’t thaw.
Can I make this sugar-free?
Yes — replace maple syrup with date paste or stevia blend.