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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake: 9-Serving Irresistible & Healthy

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake is a cozy, protein-packed autumn dessert that doubles as a nourishing breakfast. Creamy cottage cheese blends with pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin spice for a dessert-like treat you can feel good about. With oat flour for texture and a touch of maple syrup, this bake delivers comforting flavor without guilt. Serve warm or chilled in nine portions for busy mornings or tasty snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk blended cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
  8. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Tip: blend cottage cheese until completely smooth for a smoother bake.
  • For a sweeter result, drizzle with additional maple syrup just before serving.
  • To keep this gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats/oat flour.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of recipe)
  • Calories: Approximately 85 kcal per serving
  • Sugar: Approximately 7 g per serving
  • Sodium: Approximately 110 mg per serving
  • Fat: Approximately 2 g per serving
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 1 g per serving
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 12 g per serving
  • Fiber: Approximately 2 g per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 5 g per serving
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60 mg per serving

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