Description
A nutritious and comforting baked dish combining creamy cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices for a high-protein, lightly sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Mix cottage cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until top is golden and center is set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by modifying honey or maple syrup.
- Add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for variation.
- Can be eaten warm or cold.
- Great for meal prep and stores well in the fridge.
- Do not overmix to maintain a soft texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
