Description
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a delicious and nutritious dessert or breakfast option packed with creamy cottage cheese, fresh mixed berries, and a hint of natural sweetness. It’s gluten-free, high in protein, and perfect for those looking to enjoy a wholesome treat that supports a balanced diet. With a tender crumb and vibrant berry flavor, this bake is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and ideal for family meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- ¼ cup Honey or Maple Syrup (or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Fruit
- 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Add almond flour, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Stir everything together until fully combined.
- Fold in Berries: Gently fold the mixed berries into the batter to evenly distribute them without crushing the berries.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is completely set when tested with a toothpick.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. This helps it firm up and makes for easier serving.
Notes
- You can use any combination of fresh or frozen berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- For a lower sugar version, substitute honey or maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener of your choice.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter once berries are added to avoid breaking them down too much.
- This bake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and is excellent served cold or reheated.
- To make it vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a vegan cream cheese alternative instead of cottage cheese, though texture will differ.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of the bake)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: high protein bake, triple berry dessert, cottage cheese recipe, gluten free breakfast, healthy berry bake