Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35β40 min
SmartPoints (per serving): ~1β3 (depending on plan and ingredient brands)
π§ Ingredients:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (1% or fat-free for 0β1 points)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
- Β½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional β can omit for fewer points)
- Β½ tsp cinnamon
- ΒΌ tsp salt
- Β½ cup quick oats or rolled oats
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (no sugar added)
- Optional: zest of Β½ a lemon for brightness
π₯£ Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Lightly spray an 8Γ8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, applesauce, almond milk, vanilla, honey (if using), cinnamon, and salt. - Stir in oats until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest (if using).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35β40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool slightly. Slice into 6 squares. Serve warm or chilled!
π§ Storage:
- Fridge: Up to 5 days
- Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months
π½οΈ Serving Ideas:
- Top with extra fresh blueberries and a dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt (0 Points)
- Drizzle with a little sugar-free syrup or extra cinnamon
- Eat cold like a protein bar or reheat in the microwave