Description
Delight in the flavors of autumn with this Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake, a healthy and high-protein treat perfect for any time of day. This creamy bake combines the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and oats, offering a delightful balance of nutrition and flavor. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, it’s an easy recipe that requires just 10 minutes of preparation. With warm spices and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, this dish captures the essence of fall while keeping your health goals in check. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature, and customize it with your favorite toppings for a deliciously versatile experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup rolled oats or almond flour
- ½ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats (or almond flour), pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until set; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg