Description
Cozy, creamy, and packed with protein, this Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a perfect go-to for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack. Blending the warm spices of fall with the richness of cottage cheese and pumpkin, this easy recipe is naturally gluten-free, meal prep-friendly, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas or light dessert food ideas, this simple bake is a nourishing option you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and pecans for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, coconut flour, and baking powder.
4. Pour wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden.
7. Let cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and pecans on top.
Notes
Blend the wet ingredients thoroughly to avoid a grainy texture.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest result.
Let it cool completely before slicing to get clean, firm pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 100mg