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 with fresh mixed berries and a touch of natural sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a satisfying, protein-rich treat with the vibrant flavors of berries and subtle notes of vanilla and lemon zest.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish to ensure the bake doesn’t stick.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a blender or food processor, blend the full-fat cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, creating the base of the bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Add almond flour, honey or maple syrup (or your chosen sugar-free alternative), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Fold in Berries: Gently fold the mixed berries into the batter, taking care not to crush them, to evenly distribute the fruit throughout the bake.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set without jiggling.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bake to cool for 20–30 minutes before slicing. This cooling step helps the bake to firm up and enhances the flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute mixed berries with any berry combination like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries as per availability.
- For a lower sugar option, use a sugar-free sweetener instead of honey or maple syrup.
- If almond flour is not available, finely ground oats or coconut flour can be used but may slightly alter texture.
- Ensure berries are fresh or if frozen, thaw and drain excess moisture to avoid a soggy bake.
- This recipe can be doubled to fit a larger baking dish, adjusting baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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