Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls (Printable Version)
Warm, protein-rich bowls featuring creamy cottage cheese and baked blueberries with vanilla. Ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
→ Fruits
03 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Sweeteners & Flavorings
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
10 - 1/4 cup toasted nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts
11 - Additional fresh blueberries for garnish
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease four small oven-safe ramekins or bowls with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk or stir vigorously until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow the oats to soften slightly.
04 - Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the blueberries, being careful not to crush them. Reserve the remaining berries for topping.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly among the four prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full. Top each ramekin with the reserved blueberries.
06 - Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden brown.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with toasted nuts and an extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy texture that feels way more indulgent than it actually is
- You can assemble everything the night before and just pop them in the oven when you wake up
02 -
- The texture changes dramatically if you overbake, so pull them when the center still has a slight wobble
- Frozen blueberries work perfectly but add about 3 minutes to the baking time
03 -
- Room temperature cottage cheese blends more smoothly than cold
- A sprinkle of cinnamon in the base adds warmth without overpowering