Description
Start your morning or snack time with the cozy flavors of Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake—a creamy, protein-packed breakfast or snack that brings together real pumpkin, cottage cheese, warm cinnamon, and maple syrup. This easy recipe is naturally gluten-free, ready in under an hour, and perfect for healthy breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or nutritious snacks. Enjoy this wholesome dish warm or chilled, topped with yogurt and crunchy pecans for the ultimate comfort food bite.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Pecans, chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. If you want a silky texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing.
3. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 38–42 minutes until set in the center and golden at the edges.
6. Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
7. Top each square with Greek yogurt and chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
For the creamiest texture, blend cottage cheese before adding to the batter.
The bake will firm up as it cools—chill for clean slices or serve warm for a custardy bite.
Add-ins like mini chocolate chips or a handful of raisins make a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/9 of pan)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, healthy snack, easy recipe, pumpkin bake, cottage cheese, breakfast ideas, gluten free