Glow & Glucose

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Loaf

Breakfast High Protein
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Loaf - A delicious recipe for gestational diabetes
Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Servings

8

Looking for a protein- and fibre-filled breakfast that feels a bit different? This breakfast loaf has a banana bread–like texture but is lower in sugar and packed with oats, nuts, and chia seeds to help keep you feeling satisfied all morning.

Best served warm, or toasted the following day. Try it with a generous dollop of Greek yoghurt, a smear of nut butter, or a few berries.

Nutritional Information

Per Serve

Calories ≈230 kcal
Carbohydrates 19 g
Fibre 4 g
Protein 10 g
Saturated fat 2.3 g
Sodium 240 mg
Total fat 12 g
Total sugars ≈6 g

Per 100g

Calories ≈175 kcal
Carbohydrates 14.5 g
Fibre 3.1 g
Protein 7.6 g
Saturated fat 1.8 g
Sodium 180 mg
Total fat 9.2 g

Ingredients

  • 300 g cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup mixed nuts, chopped
  • 0.25 cup currants
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (fan bake). Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse briefly until just combined – be careful not to overmix.
  4. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf tin.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes or so before removing and slicing.
  7. Serve warm, or toasted with your favourite nut butter or Greek yoghurt and berries.
  8. This loaf can be frozen – use baking paper between slices for easy removal.