Busy mornings call for breakfasts that are fast, filling, and genuinely delicious, and this microwave casserole delivers all three in just five minutes. Creamy cottage cheese, sweet ripe banana, and a hint of vanilla bake into a warm, protein-packed dish that tastes like a treat. If you enjoy quick cottage cheese breakfasts, try our Healthy Baked Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole and Banana Cottage Cheese Mug Pudding.
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cottage cheese (5% fat)
- 80 g (about 1/2) ripe banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- Pinch of vanillin (or a few drops vanilla extract)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the banana with a fork and mix in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the salt, rice flour, and vanilla; stir again.
- Pour the mixture into a small microwave-safe ceramic dish.
- Microwave on high for 3.5 to 4 minutes until set.
- Serve warm, with plain yogurt or sour cream if you like.
Tips
- Use a very ripe banana for natural sweetness and a softer texture.
- Let the casserole rest for a minute after microwaving so it firms up.
- For egg and dairy cooking guidance, see USDA, and for more quick breakfast ideas browse Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per serving: 387 kcal, protein 31 g, fat 12 g, carbs 36 g.