Berry Oat Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Method

1. Heat oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch baking dish.
2. Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. Fold in oats, chia seeds, berries, and walnuts if using.
4. Pour into the baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set.
6. Cool fully, slice into 8 squares, and refrigerate or freeze for later.