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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: Healthy, Easy & High-Protein Fall Treat

A delicious and nutritious pumpkin bake made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetener and Spices
  • 1 third cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 0.5 cup oats rolled oats
  • 0.25 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a little coconut oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the oats, chopped nuts, and melted coconut oil. Sprinkle this topping over the pumpkin mixture.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Serve
  1. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving if desired.

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