High Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake
A delicious and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of pumpkin with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- nuts, seeds, or dried fruits
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Sprinkle in the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then mix well.
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Serve it warm or at room temperature. It's great as a breakfast with fresh fruit or yogurt, or as a dessert with whipped cream and honey. The bake freezes well for future meals.