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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake

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This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a nutritious and creamy casserole blending the natural sweetness of pumpkin with high-protein cottage cheese, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and whole wheat flour; stir until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top, if using.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or drizzle of maple syrup. This bake also freezes well for convenient meal prep.

Find it online: https://justhealthybites.com/pumpkin-cottage-cheese-bake/