Wholesome breakfast bake with blueberries, eggs, protein, and golden toast. Effortless, healthy, and delicious.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bread Base
01 - 8 slices whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Fruits
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
→ Wet Mixture
03 - 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
04 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
05 - 6 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
07 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
11 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon turbinado or brown sugar (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
02 - Arrange bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish, then evenly scatter blueberries over the bread.
03 - In a blender, combine milk, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until a smooth consistency forms.
04 - Pour the blended mixture evenly over bread and blueberries. Lightly press down to help bread absorb the liquid thoroughly.
05 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and sugar on top if using.
06 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
08 - Let cool briefly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with extra maple syrup.
