Soft Cottage Cheese Oat Loaf 🧀🌾

👶 8 Months+ Adapted 💪 Protein-Rich 🌾 Oat-Based ❄️ Freezer-Friendly

A soft and hearty cottage cheese loaf made with oats, eggs, and chia seeds. Protein-rich and easy to slice, it makes a nourishing snack for babies and toddlers.

Age 8+ months*

Prep 10 min

Total 50 min

Makes 10 slices

Cottage cheese and eggs give this loaf a soft, satisfying texture and plenty of protein, while oats and chia seeds make it hearty enough for snack time. It can be served plain or paired with sweet or savory toppings.

Why You’ll Love This

Protein-rich from cottage cheese and eggs.
Made with oats instead of traditional flour.
Soft and easy to slice.
Great for make-ahead snacks.
Works with both sweet and savory toppings.
Freezer-friendly for busy days.

Ingredients

1¼ cups full-fat cottage cheese (300 g), preferably lower sodium
2 eggs
3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 cups rolled oats (200 g)
2 tsp baking powder
¼ cup finely ground walnuts, optional
¼ cup raisins, softened and very finely chopped or processed, optional
2 tsp chia seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C.
Lightly grease or line an 8 × 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and olive or avocado oil to a food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Add the rolled oats, baking powder, finely ground walnuts, softened raisins, and chia seeds.
Pulse just until combined. Avoid overmixing so the loaf does not become overly dense.
Pour the thick batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
Cool further before slicing into soft pieces.

Baby Serving Note

Suitable from around 8 months+ when your baby is comfortable with finger foods and the loaf is served soft and in an age-appropriate shape. For younger babies, offer soft finger-sized strips that are easy to hold and manage.

Walnut & Raisin Safety

Walnuts: Do not use chopped nut pieces for babies. Use only finely ground walnuts or a smooth nut butter if walnut has already been safely introduced.
Raisins: Whole raisins can be difficult for babies to manage. Soften and finely chop or process them into the batter, or simply omit them for younger babies.
Salt: This baby-friendly version leaves out the added salt.

Recipe Tips

Do not overmix after adding the oats.
Let the loaf cool before slicing for cleaner pieces.
The batter will be thick – this is normal.
Use parchment paper for easier removal.
Try adding cinnamon, finely grated carrot, or spinach for different variations.

Serving Ideas

Serve plain as a soft finger food.
Pair with mashed berries or soft fruit.
Add a thin layer of nut or seed butter if safely introduced.
Serve with avocado for a savory option.
Pair with plain yogurt for a more filling snack.

Storage

Fridge: Store cooled slices in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
Freezer: Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
To serve: Thaw completely and warm gently if desired.