Description
These Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cake Bars are a delightful, protein-packed treat perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 2–3 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice (or a mix of nutmeg + ginger)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using). Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Mix to evenly distribute.
- Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until well combined to form a thick batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice into bars.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Protein: 8 g