Bariatric Broccoli Cheese Egg Bake – High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Bariatric Broccoli Cheese Egg Bake is a comforting, protein-rich breakfast casserole that keeps carbs low and flavors high. It’s easy to make, gentle on the stomach, and ideal for meal prep — a smart, delicious addition to any bariatric-friendly meal plan.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 6 large egg whites
- 2 cups chopped broccoli about 182g
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 113g
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar 56g
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese 113g
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 60ml
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped onion 40g
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
- ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch dish.
- Blanch 2 cups broccoli in boiling water 1 minute; cool in ice water. Drain.
- Sauté ¼ cup onion in 1 tsp olive oil until translucent.
- Whisk 6 whole eggs + 6 egg whites. Stir in ½ cup cottage cheese and ¼ cup almond milk. Add spices and nutritional yeast.
- Fold in broccoli, sautéed onions, 1 cup mozzarella, and ½ cup cheddar. Pour into dish.
- Bake 28–32 minutes until set. Rest 5–7 minutes, slice into 6 portions.