Description
A protein-rich breakfast bake with cottage cheese, oats, and pecans that tastes like pecan pie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (480 g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (60 g)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (60 ml)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (2.6 g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, oats, chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk eggs and milk together, then stir into the cottage cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture. Adjust sweetness to taste. Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American