High Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake - 5 Ingredients Only!

Name: High Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake - 5 Ingredients Only!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese (225g); ¼ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 22g); 1 Egg; ½ cup Blueberries (74g); 1½ sheets Graham Crackers (22g)

High Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake is a 5-ingredient, healthy, sugar-free dessert or breakfast! An easy recipe with protein from cottage cheese and protein powder; Perfect for meal prep too.

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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! I went for the latter; I don’t like to spend too long making lunch and dinner coz I’d rather spend it on desserts and other sweet treats to post here, haha.

Anyway, back to Hungryroot – My favorite part was the fact that they had foods I actually eat and products I actually use! Low-fat cottage cheese, specific brands of chicken and chocolate and dates and you-name-it!

I also liked how easily you can filter the meals (by calories and high protein and other dietary restrictions) and how customizable everything is! You can swap out specific ingredients in meals for something you would prefer. Even drop certain items to get some extra snacks instead!

So I used some of the fun snack & breakfast-y stuff I got on my order and made this 5-ingredient cottage cheese dessert!

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Why You’ll Love This Healthy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake

High Protein Breakfast: Made with cottage cheese and protein powder, this is a high protein breakfast cheesecake bake that will keep you full for hours.
Only 5 Ingredients: With just 5 Ingredients, this recipe is minimalistic, easy, simple, and quick to prepare.
Versatile for Any Meal: I call it a Cottage Cheese Breakfast 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 quick, grab-and-go breakfast or post-workout treat.
Sugar-Free & Weight Loss Friendly: This recipe makes the Best Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake for Weight Loss since its got no added sugar!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Low-Fat Cottage Cheese – This is basically the protein-packed base that makes this baked cottage cheese breakfast recipe rich, creamy, and filling.
Vanilla Protein Powder – Adds sweetness and a good amount of protein, and makes this a Healthy Cottage Cheese Bake without added sugar.
Egg – This helps bind the ingredients and creates a cheesecake-like texture.
Blueberries – You cant have a a Healthy Blueberry Bake with Cottage Cheese without these! Plus you get a fruity flavor and some antioxidants.
Graham Crackers – Forms a light, crunchy base for the bake, adding texture and a subtle sweetness.

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

Ingredient Substitutions & Variations

You can easily make this baked cottage cheese with blueberries you own with some of these options.

Protein Powder: Swap vanilla for a caramel or peanut butter flavor for a twist.
Milk Options: Use any plant-based milk like oat, coconut, or cashew milk instead of almond milk.
Graham Cracker Options: If you want to sub these out, feel free to use other crackers here.
Blueberries: Feel free to use strawberries or blackberries if you aren’t a fan of blueberries.
To make this blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake dairy free: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and plant-based protein powder. I recommend KOS or Truvani here.
For a Low Carb or Keto version of this baked cottage cheese with blueberries, use keto-friendly crackers on the bottom. You can also use keto cereal.

Flavor Options

Add some More Crunch with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or granola on top.
For a spiced-vibe, add in a pinch of cinnamon!

How to Make a Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake

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

This is optional, so feel free to skip it if you want to lower the calories – Place 1½ sheets of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish to form a crunchy crust.

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.

Step 4: Fold in the Blueberries

Gently stir in the blueberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
DONT BLEND the blender again or the blueberries will get

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.

Step 6: Cool & Serve

Let the bake cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm, or refrigerate for a few hours for a firmer, cheesecake-like consistency.

Tips for the Perfect Healthy Cottage Cheese Bake

As you can imagine, this healthy cottage cheese bake is really easy, but here are some pointers to get it right:

Blend until smooth! Make sure to blend well so the cottage cheese isn’t clumpy anymore.
Adjust sweetness: Taste the mixture (don’t worry about the fact that it has an egg; The batter is okay to taste a drop).
If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add a teaspoon of honey, maple syrup, or stevia to the batter.
Dont Blend the Blueberries or you’re going to end up with a purple mix
Check doneness: The center should jiggle slightly when the yogurt is baked correctly. Overbaking can make the protein yogurt bake dry.

Equipment

10/10 recommend using a powerful blender for the batter. This one is not only powerful, but also quite aesthetic, haha.

Storage Instructions for Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Bake

This easy cottage cheese breakfast recipe is a simple make-ahead breakfast you can grab on a busy work day. Here’s how you can store it well:

Refrigerator: Place the blueberry cottage cheese bake in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy chilled or reheat slightly before serving.
Freezer: Freeze individual slices in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw the frozen healthy blueberry breakfast bake in the fridge overnight before eating.

FAQs

Is cottage cheese a good high protein food?

Absolutely! I highly recommend a low fat cottage cheese (the fat free ones tend to lack the creaminess) and you get about 14g protein for 80 calories!

Is it okay to eat cottage cheese every day?

You can definitely have cottage cheese every day – not only for protein, but also for other nutrients like calcium. Probably good to have it in moderation though!

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