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

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This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a healthy and easy-to-make fall treat that’s high in protein and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavors. Combining creamy cottage cheese, nutritious oats or almond flour, and pure pumpkin puree, this baked casserole provides a delicious and satisfying option for breakfast or dessert during the autumn season.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats or almond flour
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Sweeteners & Flavorings

  • ½ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until all ingredients are fully incorporated in the mixture.
  4. Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly by smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats for a chewier texture or almond flour for a gluten-free and finer crumb.
  • This bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Maple syrup gives a more natural sweetness, while brown sugar yields a richer flavor.
  • Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not the sweetened pumpkin pie filling.
  • For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.

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