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A slice of Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake on a blue plate, showcasing the texture and ingredients.

Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake

A simple and healthy protein-rich bake featuring cottage cheese and pumpkin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 16 oz cottage cheese full fat
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and protein powder. Mix well to ensure no clumps remain.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 5g

Notes

You can serve this bake warm or cold. It is delicious on its own or with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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