Viral Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Viral Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a healthy and delicious autumn-inspired breakfast or dessert. Combining creamy cottage cheese with pumpkin puree and warming pumpkin pie spices, this bake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and has a light, custardy texture with a subtle oat or almond flour crumb. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for cozy fall mornings or a nutritious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup rolled oats or almond flour
- ½ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or brown sugar), and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats or almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the batter.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly, smoothing the top to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a wholesome breakfast or dessert option.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices.
- Maple syrup provides a natural sweetness, but brown sugar can be used as an alternative.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of nuts on top for extra texture and flavor.
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