Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: Easy, Healthy High-Protein Delight
A delicious and nutritious way to enjoy pumpkin, this Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is packed with protein and is easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, oats, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together.
- Combine the egg mixture with the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until set and golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This bake can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- Serve it with yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cottage cheese, high-protein, healthy, bake, fall treat