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Healthy baked blueberry bowls with cottage cheese for a nutritious meal

Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls

These Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowls are a comforting and adaptable breakfast treat, featuring a creamy custard base blended with fresh blueberries and a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Custard Base Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups whole-milk cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey Can use honey as a sweetener.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or plain flour Use cornstarch for gluten-free.

Blueberry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed) Frozen blueberries may make the custard slightly more purple.
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

For Greasing

  • Butter or oil for greasing ramekins To ensure easy release.

Optional Toppings

  • Greek yogurt For serving.
  • Extra maple syrup For serving.
  • Toasted nuts For serving, adds crunch.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four 8-oz ramekins with butter or oil.

Blend the Custard

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch. Blend until very smooth.

Add Blueberries

  • Fold the lemon zest into the smooth mixture, then gently stir in most of the blueberries, reserving a few for topping.

Fill Ramekins

  • Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins, smoothing the tops. Scatter reserved blueberries on top.

Bake

  • Place ramekins in a roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.

Cool and Serve

  • Remove ramekins from the water bath and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts.

Notes

Tips for success: Use a blender for the smoothest texture; don't overbake to avoid dryness; frozen blueberries work well; store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
Keyword baked oatmeal, blueberry, comfort food, cottage cheese, healthy breakfast
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