Cottage Cheese Protein Bake
A simple and healthy bake using cottage cheese and protein drink.
healthybakeprotein
nut-freevegetarianpescatarian
dinner
Prep
0
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/2 C cottage cheese
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 oz s/f pudding mix
- 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 c protein drink
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
294
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
12g
Fiber 2g·Sugar 6g·Sodium 781mg
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together.
- 2
Put the mixture in a pan.
- 3
Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend cottage cheese for 60-90 seconds before mixing to break down curds into a smooth paste, which prevents grainy texture and ensures even protein distribution throughout the bake.technique60-90 seconds blending
- ✓Add the egg last and fold it in gently using a spatula rather than stirring, because vigorous mixing develops gluten strands in cocoa powder that can toughen the crumb structure.technique
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and increase bake time to 30-35 minutes instead of 350°F for 25 minutes, because the egg-cottage cheese mixture's high moisture content (approximately 78% water) requires lower heat to set proteins evenly and prevent a rubbery, overcooked exterior.timing325°F for 30-35 minutes vs. 350°F for 25 minutes
- ✓Use full-fat or 4% cottage cheese rather than nonfat versions; the 5-8% fat content emulsifies with the egg and pudding mix to create a cohesive crumb, while nonfat versions (0.5% fat) produce a dense, separated texture.ingredient5-8% fat content preferred
- ✓Let the batter rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before baking so pudding mix can fully hydrate and thicken, stabilizing the mixture and reducing the risk of a soupy center after baking.timing10 minutes rest
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4
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beginner
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Cottage Cheese Protein Bake
A simple and healthy bake using cottage cheese and protein drink.
healthybakeprotein
nut-freevegetarianpescatarian
dinner
📝 Ingredients
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/2 C cottage cheese
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 oz s/f pudding mix
- 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 c protein drink
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
294
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
12g
Fiber 2g·Sugar 6g·Sodium 781mg
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together.
- 2
Put the mixture in a pan.
- 3
Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend cottage cheese for 60-90 seconds before mixing to break down curds into a smooth paste, which prevents grainy texture and ensures even protein distribution throughout the bake.technique60-90 seconds blending
- ✓Add the egg last and fold it in gently using a spatula rather than stirring, because vigorous mixing develops gluten strands in cocoa powder that can toughen the crumb structure.technique
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and increase bake time to 30-35 minutes instead of 350°F for 25 minutes, because the egg-cottage cheese mixture's high moisture content (approximately 78% water) requires lower heat to set proteins evenly and prevent a rubbery, overcooked exterior.timing325°F for 30-35 minutes vs. 350°F for 25 minutes
- ✓Use full-fat or 4% cottage cheese rather than nonfat versions; the 5-8% fat content emulsifies with the egg and pudding mix to create a cohesive crumb, while nonfat versions (0.5% fat) produce a dense, separated texture.ingredient5-8% fat content preferred
- ✓Let the batter rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before baking so pudding mix can fully hydrate and thicken, stabilizing the mixture and reducing the risk of a soupy center after baking.timing10 minutes rest