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Healthy High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Baked Oats

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A warm, tangy, and creamy baked oats dish packed with protein from cottage cheese, bright lemon zest, and fresh blueberries. Perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (225g) small-curd cottage cheese, full-fat preferred
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk, dairy or plant-based (almond milk works well)
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: chopped almonds, chia seeds, or a dollop of Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
  3. In a separate larger bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth but do not overmix.
  4. Gradually fold the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Gently stir in fresh blueberries, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top before baking.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and scatter reserved blueberries and optional toppings evenly over the surface.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but still slightly soft. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the baked oats cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough texture. Use small-curd cottage cheese for creaminess. Zest lemon before juicing to retain flavor. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Thaw and drain frozen blueberries before use to prevent sogginess. For vegan adaptation, use flax eggs and plant-based cottage cheese alternative.

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