Description
A creamy, lightly spiced bowl perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, combining cottage cheese with pumpkin puree and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small-curd)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped walnuts or pecans for topping
- Optional: fresh fruit like banana slices, apple chunks, or berries
Instructions
- Place 1 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 cup pumpkin puree in a medium bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey), 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Stir vigorously with a spoon or whisk until the mixture looks smooth and uniform. Taste.
- If desired, adjust sweetness with additional maple/honey or add more pumpkin spice.
- Spoon into a serving bowl.
- Top with chopped walnuts or pecans and add fresh fruit if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours.
Notes
For a smoother texture, briefly blend cottage cheese and pumpkin. Omit sweeteners for a lower-sugar option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American