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These blueberry cottage cheese bites are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs. Everything comes together right in the blender with just a handful of ingredients for an easy breakfast or snack that’s perfect for babies, toddlers, and the whole family.
Why You’ll Love These Cottage Cheese Bites
If you have cottage cheese sitting in your fridge, these little bites are such an easy way to put it to good use. Think mini muffin meets egg bite, soft and tender with juicy blueberries in every bite.
- Protein-rich: Cottage cheese and eggs add protein to every bite.
- Just 7 ingredients: Made with simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
- Quick prep: Everything comes together in the blender in about 5 minutes.
- No flour needed: Rolled oats give the bites structure while keeping them soft.
- Great for meal prep: Make a batch ahead and keep them in the fridge or freezer for busy mornings.
- Baby and toddler-friendly: They’re soft, easy for little ones to eat, and the added sweetener is completely optional.
If you love easy breakfasts made with cottage cheese, be sure to try my cottage cheese oat pancakes, cottage cheese waffles. Or better yet, check out all my cottage cheese breakfast recipes in one place!
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.
- Cottage cheese – Full-fat, and it’s what keeps these so soft and tender. It’s also why they come out of the oven very soft and need time to set.
- Blueberries – Fresh, stirred in gently after blending so they stay whole.
- Oats – I recommend using rolled oats and blend right into the batter. If you have oat flour on hand then you can just stir it in after blending all the ingredients.
- Maple syrup or honey – Just 1 tablespoon, and you can omit it entirely for babies. Honey should NOT be offered before 12 months.
Substitutions
- Change up the fruit: Swap the blueberries for finely chopped strawberries, raspberries, or another soft fruit.
- Add a little warmth: Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
How to Make Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites
You’ll find the full recipe card with all the exact measurements at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Add the cottage cheese, oats, and all the ingredients except blueberries to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Step 2: Gently stir the blueberries into the batter. This gives you little bursts of juicy blueberry throughout the bites.
Step 3: Divide the batter evenly among 24 lightly greased mini muffin cups.
Step 4: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool for 10 minutes!!
Expert Tips
- Let them cool in the pan. This part is important! Let the bites cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing them. Because these are a cross between a muffin and an egg bite rather than a traditional flour-based muffin, they’ll be very soft straight from the oven. They firm up considerably as they cool.
- Use a silicone pan if you have one. It makes these especially easy to remove.
- Stir the blueberries in gently. Add them after blending so they stay whole rather than breaking up into the batter.
- Bake until the centers are set. That’s the doneness cue here, anywhere from 18 to 22 minutes.
How to Store and Freeze
These blueberry cottage cheese bites are perfect for making ahead so you have a quick breakfast or snack ready when you need it.
To refrigerate: Let the bites cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3–4 days.
To freeze: Arrange the cooled bites in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm. This is how I like to freeze muffins too! Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months for best quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
That’s completely normal! Unlike traditional muffins, these bites rely on cottage cheese, eggs, and oats for structure. They’re naturally more moist and tender, almost like mini egg bites. Let them cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing them so they have time to firm up.
Yes, although I prefer fresh blueberries for this recipe. If using frozen, add them directly to the batter without thawing. Keep in mind that frozen blueberries may release more moisture, so the bites may need a little extra baking time.
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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) full fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey , optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or use a silicone mini muffin pan.
- Add the cottage cheese, oats, eggs, baking powder, maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Gently stir in the blueberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges are lightly golden.
- This part is important: Let the bites cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing them. They’re very soft straight from the oven and will firm up as they cool.
