Description
Craving a warm, cozy bite that’s packed with fall flavor but still light and nourishing? This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is the ultimate balance of indulgence and nutrition. Rich in protein from creamy cottage cheese and packed with fiber-filled pumpkin, it’s a versatile dish perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or even a guilt-free dessert. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and spiced just right, it brings that comforting holiday flavor in every slice. This easy recipe is ideal for meal prep and hits the mark for quick breakfast, healthy snack, fall baking, pumpkin recipes, and easy food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a blender, combine pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
3. Add pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Pulse until just combined.
4. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
6. Cool slightly, slice, and serve with toppings like Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and pecans.
Notes
Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for best texture and flavor.
For added sweetness, drizzle maple syrup on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pumpkin bake, cottage cheese recipes, fall breakfast, easy snack, healthy dessert