Description
Discover the ultimate high‑protein breakfast solution with these Cottage Cheese & Egg Breakfast Bars. Easy to bake, packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese, and optional smoked beef for savory depth, each bar offers a balanced mix of carbs, protein, and flavor—perfect for busy mornings, post‑workout fuel, or on‑the‑go snacking. Ready in under an hour, they store well and can be customized to suit any taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced smoked beef (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9‑by‑13‑inch baking dish.
- Whisk cottage cheese and eggs together until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Fold in shredded cheese and diced smoked beef if using.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack, then cut into 8 bars and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version
- omit smoked beef and increase shredded cheese or add roasted chickpeas. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
- or freeze individually for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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