Description
Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a light, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened dish that combines creamy cottage cheese, spiced pumpkin purée, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s a wholesome and comforting bake perfect for breakfast, snack, or a healthy dessert option in the fall season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour (optional, for texture)
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish (8×8 inch or similar).
- In a blender or food processor, combine pumpkin purée, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and oat flour (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled, with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add 1–2 tbsp brown sugar or a few drops of stevia.
- This bake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- It’s delicious both warm and cold — try it for breakfast or as a post-workout snack.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American