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No-Flour Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cake

No-Flour Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cake: 9g Protein Bliss in Every Bite

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Soft, naturally sweet, and bursting with juicy blueberries—this cake is a staple in my kitchen for good reason. It’s gluten-free, high in protein, and effortlessly comes together, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a guilt-free dessert. My kids can hardly resist it!

  • Total Time: 37–42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups cottage cheese (360 ml | 330 g)
  • 3 large eggs (≈150 ml | 165 g without shell)
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup (120 ml | 170 g honey or 150 g maple syrup)
  • 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour for softer texture) (240 ml | 96 g almond flour | 90 g oat flour)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml | 4 g)
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (240 ml | 140 g)
  • Pinch of salt (1 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch (20 cm) cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl or blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend or whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in almond flour (or oat flour), baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined—taking care not to overmix to keep it light.
  4. Carefully fold in the blueberries, reserving a few to use as a topping if you’d like.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Toss blueberries in ½ tsp of flour to prevent them from sinking.
  • Avoid overmixing after adding the flour to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding ½ tsp of cinnamon or lemon zest.
  • Top with a few extra berries before baking for a beautiful presentation.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Freeze slices for up to 1 month.
  • Reheat in the oven or toast lightly for 3–5 minutes.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg