Baked Blueberry Protein Breakfast Bake
A warm, custardy breakfast bake made from blended Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein powder loaded with sweet blueberries. It delivers a cake-like comfort with high protein to keep you satisfied.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave for 45 seconds.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small single-serve oven…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small single-serve oven-safe ramekin or baking dish.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Combine the cottage cheese
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, chia seed, and vanilla extract.
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Blend on medium speed for 20 to…
Blend on medium speed for 20 to 30 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Pour the blended mixture into the prepared…
Pour the blended mixture into the prepared ramekin.
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Gently fold in the blueberry
Gently fold in the blueberry, saving a few to press lightly onto the top surface.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the ramekin in the preheated oven…
Place the ramekin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and slightly puffed.
Look for: the center is set and slightly puffed
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Remove from the oven and let cool…
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before eating warm.
Allow: 5 minutes
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