Description
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a delicious and nutritious dessert or breakfast option packed with protein and antioxidants. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, fresh or frozen mixed berries, almond flour, and natural sweeteners, this bake is both satisfying and healthy. Its creamy texture combined with the burst of berries makes it a perfect treat for any time of the day.
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 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.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Eggs: Use a blender or food processor to blend the full-fat cottage cheese with the eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture into a bowl. Add the almond flour, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in Berries: Gently fold the mixed berries into the batter. If using frozen berries, toss them with almond flour beforehand to prevent excess moisture and color bleed.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bake to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Cooling helps the bake firm up and makes clean slicing easier.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and strain any excess liquid beforehand to avoid a watery texture in the bake.
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw them prior to mixing; instead, toss with almond flour to absorb excess moisture.
- Allow the bake to cool completely before slicing to ensure firm, clean pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
