Description
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a wholesome, delicious dessert or breakfast option packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, combined with the natural sweetness of mixed berries. It’s a nutritious treat that balances almond flour and a natural sweetener, baked to perfection for a golden, set center and a moist texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/4 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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish to ensure the bake does not stick and cooks evenly.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a blender or food processor, blend the full-fat cottage cheese with the eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a good protein-rich base for the bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture into a bowl. Add almond flour, your choice of sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternative), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in Berries: Gently fold in the mixed berries, being careful not to crush them to keep the bake visually appealing and flavorful. If the berries are frozen, do not thaw them to prevent excess moisture; tossing them in almond flour before folding helps maintain texture.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish and spread it out uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the mixture in the oven for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set and firm to the touch.
- Cool Before Slicing: Allow the bake to cool for 20–30 minutes to set fully, which helps in cutting clean slices without crumbling.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and strain any excess liquid to avoid a watery texture in the bake.
- If using frozen berries, keep them frozen until folding in, and toss them in almond flour to prevent bleeding color and excess moisture.
- Allow the bake to cool completely before slicing to ensure firm, clean-cut pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of bake)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
