Creamy, hearty, and packed with protein, this berry breakfast is a delicious make-ahead option. The yogurt and blueberries give it the same creamy, fruity look as the picture.
Ingredients
1 large serving
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or zero-calorie sweetener, optional
For the topping
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1–2 tablespoons blueberry compote or mashed blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or granola, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
- Blend the wet ingredients:
Add cottage cheese, egg, almond milk, vanilla, and Greek yogurt to a blender. Blend until smooth. - Mix the batter:
Pour into a bowl and stir in oats, protein powder, baking powder, and sweetener. - Add blueberries:
Gently fold in half of the blueberries. - Bake:
Transfer to a small greased baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. - Cool slightly:
Let it rest for about 5–10 minutes. - Add the creamy topping:
Spread Greek yogurt over the top, then add the remaining blueberries and a spoonful of blueberry compote. - Finish:
Sprinkle with almonds or granola if desired.
💪 Protein
The exact protein content depends on the brands and quantities used. With high-protein Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein powder, you can make a serving that approaches 47 g of protein.
Make-ahead: Prepare it the night before, refrigerate, and enjoy cold or gently reheat it in the morning.
