Description
A warm and cozy Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake that serves as a comforting dessert and a protein-rich breakfast. It combines pumpkin puree and cottage cheese for a creamy texture, without the heaviness of traditional recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 2–3 tablespoons chopped nuts or mixed seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, oats, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle nuts or seeds if using.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick should come out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend cottage cheese before mixing. If using fresh pumpkin, roast and puree it first.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American