Description
A warm, lightly spiced pumpkin cottage cheese bake that’s creamy, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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 topping: 2–3 tablespoons chopped nuts or mixed seeds
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, rolled oats, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir until evenly mixed.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts or seeds on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a creamier texture, pulse cottage cheese in a blender. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American