Description
A quick and cozy bowl blending tangy cottage cheese with autumn-spiced pumpkin, perfect for a protein-rich breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 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
- Put cottage cheese and pumpkin puree in a medium bowl.
- Add the maple syrup (or honey), pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract.
- Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Spoon into a serving bowl.
- Top with chopped nuts and fresh fruit. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 24 hours.
Notes
For a lower-sugar version, reduce the maple syrup or replace with stevia. For dairy-free, use blended silken tofu or thick unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American