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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: Healthy, Easy & High-Protein Fall Treat

A delicious and nutritious pumpkin bake made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin puree Unsweetened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Low-fat or regular
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats Old-fashioned
  • 1/4 cup honey Or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts Pecans or walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon For sprinkling on top

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
Bake the Mixture
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the chopped nuts with cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the pumpkin mixture.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden.
Serve
  1. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

This bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving if desired.

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