High Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake (Print View)

Spiced pumpkin and creamy cottage cheese create a protein-packed bake, perfect for breakfast or healthy snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice

→ Pumpkin Mixture

04 - 1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

→ Sweeteners

05 - 1/3 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup

→ Dry Ingredients & Spices

07 - 1/4 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
13 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Toppings

15 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
16 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or similar-sized casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, and almond milk until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
03 - Add pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined and uniform in color.
04 - Stir in oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated and no dry pockets remain.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
06 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and pumpkin seeds evenly over the top if using.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. The edges should be lightly golden.
08 - Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get 12 grams of protein per serving without that heavy, overly full feeling
  • The whole house smells like cinnamon and comfort while it bakes
02 -
  • Letting it cool completely makes the texture more custard-like and easier to slice cleanly
  • This actually tastes better the next day as the spices have time to meld together
03 -
  • Use an immersion blender if you want the cottage cheese completely undetectable
  • Let the ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for better incorporation

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