🫐🌮 High-Protein Blueberry Breakfast Quesadillas

A crispy, golden breakfast quesadilla with a creamy blueberry cheesecake filling that’s packed with protein.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2 (1 quesadilla per serving)

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 cup (225 g) low-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup (120 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar-free maple syrup
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries

Quesadillas

• 2 large high-protein tortillas
• 1 tsp butter or coconut oil (for cooking)
• Cinnamon, for sprinkling

Optional Toppings

• Extra Greek yogurt
• Fresh blueberries
• Powdered sweetener
• Sugar-free maple syrup
• Chopped almonds or pecans

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, honey, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Fold in the fresh blueberries, leaving some whole for texture.
3. Spread half of the filling over one half of each tortilla, then fold over to close.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or coconut oil.
5. Cook each quesadilla for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Let cool for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Quesadilla)

• Calories: ~430
• Protein: 38–42 g
• Carbohydrates: ~33 g
• Fat: ~10 g
• Fiber: ~8 g

Extra Protein Version (50g+ Protein)

For an even bigger protein boost:

• Add ½ cup (120 g) egg whites to the filling before cooking.
• Use 2 scoops (60 g) vanilla protein powder instead of one.
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter into the filling.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving):

• Calories: ~500
• Protein: 50–53 g
• Carbohydrates: ~35 g
• Fat: ~11 g