High Protein Triple Berry Bake Recipe
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a delicious and nutritious dessert or breakfast option that combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh eggs, almond flour, and a medley of mixed berries. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and enhanced with vanilla and lemon zest, this bake is packed with protein and bursting with fruity flavor. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a wholesome start to your day or a healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 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
Fruit
- 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bake.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend the full-fat cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring an even texture for your bake.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Add the almond flour, honey or maple syrup (or preferred sugar-free sweetener), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in Berries: Gently fold the mixed berries into the batter, being careful not to crush the berries to keep their shape and texture intact.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the surface to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Cooling helps the bake to firm up and makes it easier to cut clean slices.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen mixed berries; if using frozen, there’s no need to thaw them before adding to the batter.
- For a lower sugar version, substitute honey or maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol or stevia.
- This bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and is great for meal prepping.
- Feel free to substitute almond flour with another nut flour like hazelnut flour, but almond flour provides the best texture and flavor in this recipe.
- To make it vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use a vegan cottage cheese alternative, though texture and protein content might differ.
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