Description
A moist, protein-packed loaf made with oats, cottage cheese, and juicy strawberries. Naturally sweetened and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
• 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese (blend it smooth-ish)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (or oat flour)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups strawberries, chopped (fresh or frozen — if frozen, use straight from frozen)
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest
• Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or sliced almonds
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
2️⃣ In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Blend until mostly smooth.
3️⃣ Add oats and baking powder into the blender and pulse until the oats break down and the batter appears thick yet pourable.
4️⃣ Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the chopped strawberries (and any optional add-ins).
5️⃣ Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. For a decorative touch, add a few strawberry pieces on top.
6️⃣ Bake for 45–55 minutes, checking at the 45-minute mark. The top should be set and lightly golden; a toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
7️⃣ Allow to cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 10 g