Description
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a healthy and delicious breakfast casserole made with cottage cheese, mixed berries, and almond flour. It’s a protein-packed way to start your day on a sweet note.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ¼ cup Honey or Maple Syrup (or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, mix cottage cheese and eggs until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add almond flour, sweetener, vanilla, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Add Berries: Gently fold in mixed berries. Pour the batter into the dish and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for 20–30 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and strain excess liquid for the best texture.
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw; coat them in almond flour before mixing into the batter.
- Cool the bake completely before slicing for clean, firm slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
