High Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bake (Print Version)

Warm, protein-packed spiced pumpkin and cottage cheese bake

# 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 tbsp maple syrup

→ Dry Ingredients & Spices

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

→ Optional Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or similar-sized casserole.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, and almond milk until smooth.
03 - Add pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
04 - Stir in oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, and salt until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped nuts and pumpkin seeds if using.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • One serving delivers 12 grams of protein without any protein powder required
  • The texture imitates a cheesecake while being packed with wholesome ingredients
  • It meal preps beautifully and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • The center will still look slightly jiggly when you remove it from the oven but it firms up beautifully as it cools
  • Overbaking creates a dry, rubbery texture so start checking at the 35 minute mark
  • Serving it chilled from the fridge transforms the texture into something even more cheesecake-like
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest, most evenly textured batter
  • Let the bake cool completely before covering to prevent condensation from making the top soggy

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