Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: A Wholesome, Easy Fall Delight
A delicious and nutritious pumpkin bake that combines cottage cheese for a creamy texture, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, cottage cheese, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, serve with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg