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Cottage Cheese Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bake

A delightful breakfast bake featuring creamy cottage cheese, tart cranberries, and zesty oranges, perfect for a nutritious start to the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 214
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Components
  • 2 cups cottage cheese Choose low-fat or whole, depending on your nutritional needs.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Look for plump, brightly colored berries.
  • 1 orange (zested and juiced) Adds citrusy brightness.
  • 4 large eggs Essential for structure.
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1/4 cup sugar or honey Can be swapped with monk fruit sweetener for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, fresh cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, eggs, oatmeal, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined, ensuring that the cranberries are evenly distributed.
  3. Pour this mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Let cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

For a healthier bake, swap refined sugar for monk fruit sweetener and consider adding seeds or nuts for extra fiber and crunch.