Description

This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a wholesome and comforting fall-inspired dish combining creamy cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, it’s a perfect nutritious breakfast or dessert option that’s easy to prepare and packed with protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup rolled oats or almond flour
½ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until the mixture is evenly blended.
Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is fully set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool before slicing it into portions. Serve warm or at room temperature as a nutritious breakfast or dessert.

Notes

You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
Use maple syrup for a natural sweetener or brown sugar if preferred.
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid extra sugars and spices.
Letting the bake cool helps it set better and makes slicing easier.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin cottage cheese bake, pumpkin breakfast bake, healthy pumpkin recipe, gluten free pumpkin bake, high protein breakfast, autumn recipes