Description
This pumpkin cottage cheese bake is creamy, high in protein, and naturally sweetened. A cozy fall recipe perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert!
Ingredients
2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
1/2 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Stir in oats (or almond flour), pumpkin spice, and baking powder until combined.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Smooth the top.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
Delicious topped with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
