Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

I checked the recipe shown in your image against current versions of this recipe. The image itself gives the base recipe below; nutrition can vary substantially with the cottage cheese brand/fat percentage and whether you use oats, honey, or toppings. Similar published versions use the same core ingredients and bake around 20–30 minutes.
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Full Recipe — 1 Serving
Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
Cottage cheese 1 cup
Large egg 1
Honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon
Vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon
Blueberries ¼ cup
Rolled oats 1 tablespoon, optional
Ground cinnamon 1 pinch
Salt Tiny pinch, optional

The first seven ingredients are the ones visible in your image; salt is an optional addition used in several closely related versions.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat
Heat your oven to 350–375°F (175–190°C).

For a softer, custardy bowl, 350°F/175°C is a good choice. Similar recipes use both 350°F and 375°F.
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2. Prepare your baking dish
Lightly grease a small 10–12 oz oven-safe ramekin/bowl with a little butter, oil or cooking spray.

Place the ramekin on a baking sheet for easier handling.

3. Blend the creamy base
Add:

1 cup cottage cheese

1 egg

1 tbsp honey/maple syrup

¼ tsp vanilla

Cinnamon

Optional pinch of salt

Blend until very smooth and creamy.

Important: Blending is what gives this a cheesecake/custard-like texture rather than leaving noticeable cottage-cheese curds.
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4. Add the oats
Stir in 1 tablespoon rolled oats.

You can leave them out if you want a smoother, lower-carb bowl.

5. Add blueberries
Gently fold in the ¼ cup blueberries.

You can use either fresh or frozen. Frozen blueberries generally don’t need to be thawed.
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6. Fill the ramekin
Pour everything into your prepared bowl.

For a prettier result, reserve a few blueberries and place them on top.

7. Bake
Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes at 375°F/190°C, or about 25–30 minutes at 350°F/175°C.

It’s ready when:

the edges are set,

the top is lightly golden,

the center is mostly set but still has a slight jiggle.

Don’t worry if it looks a little soft when it comes out—it firms as it rests.
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8. Rest
Allow it to cool for 5–10 minutes.

Then eat warm, or refrigerate and enjoy cold.

🫐 Topping Ideas
You can keep the basic bowl simple or add:

Extra fresh blueberries

1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt

Chopped almonds

Chopped walnuts

Pecans

Chia seeds

Ground flaxseed

Peanut or almond butter

A little extra cinnamon

Lemon zest

Small drizzle of honey

Unsweetened coconut

Nuts and seeds are optional additions found in related versions of the recipe.
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My favorite combination
Blueberries + chopped walnuts + Greek yogurt + tiny amount of cinnamon.

Nutrition Information
The image says 17 g protein per serving, but don’t treat that number as universal. Different cottage cheeses can have very different nutrition labels.

One published version using essentially the same ingredients reports approximately 320 calories, 17 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat per serving, while another version gives lower figures based on different quantities/servings.
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Approximate nutrition for the image recipe
With 2% cottage cheese, honey and oats:

Calories: roughly 280–330 kcal

Protein: roughly 17–25 g

Carbohydrates: roughly 25–35 g

Fat: roughly 8–13 g

Fiber: roughly 1–3 g

Sugar: roughly 15–22 g

These are estimates, not laboratory measurements. The cottage-cheese brand and amount of honey have a particularly large effect.

For comparison, a published 4-serving version reports 280 kcal, 18 g protein, 26 g carbs, 12 g fat and 2 g fiber per serving.
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Nutrition & Allergen Information
Main allergens
Milk: Yes — cottage cheese contains dairy.

Egg: Yes.

Gluten: The basic ingredients don’t inherently require gluten, but rolled oats can have cross-contact with wheat. If you need strict gluten-free food, use certified gluten-free oats.

Nuts: None in the basic recipe. Nuts are optional toppings.

Vegetarian
Yes.

Vegan
No — cottage cheese and egg are animal products.

Dairy-free
Not with ordinary cottage cheese.

Gluten-free
Potentially, if oats are certified gluten-free or you omit them.

Easy Variations
Higher-Protein Version
Use a higher-protein cottage cheese and add a spoonful of Greek yogurt on top.

You can also add a small amount of protein powder, although this may make the mixture thicker and drier. Related recipes use protein powder as an optional addition.
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Lower-Sugar Version
Reduce the honey to ½ tablespoon or use a suitable non-sugar sweetener.

You’ll still get natural sweetness from the blueberries.

Lower-Carb Version
Leave out the oats and replace the honey with a non-sugar sweetener.

A related version specifically describes an oat-free, sugar-free-sweetener variation as a lower-carb option.
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Higher-Fiber Version
Add:

1 tbsp chia seeds or

1 tbsp ground flaxseed

You may need an extra splash of milk if the mixture becomes too thick.

Lemon-Blueberry Version
Add ½–1 tsp finely grated lemon zest.

This is especially good with blueberries and makes the bowl taste brighter.

Q&A
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Add them directly; you generally don’t need to thaw them.
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Can I make it without a blender?
Yes. Mash/whisk the cottage cheese with the egg and other ingredients. The finished bowl will simply have a more noticeable cottage-cheese texture.

Why should I blend the cottage cheese?
For a smooth, cheesecake-like texture. This is one of the biggest differences between a smooth version and a chunky version.
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Why is the center still jiggly?
That’s normal immediately after baking. It continues to set as it cools. Don’t overbake it trying to make the center completely firm, or it can become dry.
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Can I make it sweeter?
Yes. Add another teaspoon of honey/maple syrup or use sweeter toppings.

Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Yes. The substitution is essentially 1:1 in these versions.
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Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
Yes. It will generally be less rich/creamy than full-fat cottage cheese.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?
You can make a different baked breakfast, but the texture and protein/fat profile will change. For the recipe pictured, cottage cheese is the intended ingredient.

Can I add nuts?
Absolutely. Try 1–2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans.
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Can I meal-prep it?
Yes. Refrigerate covered portions and eat them cold or gently reheat them. One closely matching recipe recommends refrigeration for up to 4 days.
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Can I freeze it?
Some versions recommend freezing portions for up to about 2 months, although the texture can become somewhat different after thawing.
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Can I microwave it instead?
You can, but baking produces a more even custard-like texture. If microwaving, use short intervals and check frequently because the egg/cottage-cheese mixture can become rubbery when overheated.

Quick Recipe Card
🫐 Baked Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowl

Serves: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 20–30 minutes
Total: ~30–35 minutes

Mix/blend:
1 cup cottage cheese + 1 egg + 1 tbsp honey + ¼ tsp vanilla + cinnamon.

Then:
Stir in 1 tbsp oats and ¼ cup blueberries.

Bake:
350–375°F / 175–190°C until lightly golden and just set.

Rest:
5–10 minutes.

Finish:
Blueberries + Greek yogurt + nuts if desired.

Protein: approximately 17–25 g, depending on the cottage cheese and exact quantities.

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