Description
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake combines creamy full-fat cottage cheese with nutrient-rich mixed berries and almond flour to create a delicious, gluten-free dessert or breakfast option. Sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup, this bake is packed with protein and perfect for a healthy, satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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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 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, combine the full-fat cottage cheese and eggs, blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a uniform texture for the bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and fold in the almond flour, your choice of sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternative), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in Berries: Carefully fold in the mixed berries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them beforehand and toss them in almond flour to prevent sinking.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Pour the completed batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set firmly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Cooling fully helps create clean, firm slices perfect for serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and strain any excess liquid to avoid a watery texture in the bake.
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw them; instead, toss in almond flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.
- Let the bake cool completely before slicing to achieve clean and firm pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
