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Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cake Bars

Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cake Bars That Everyone Will Love

Delicious Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cake Bars offer a guilt-free, high-protein snack perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 2 Large Eggs or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water for vegan
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée unsweetened canned
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or oat flour for nut-free
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup optional
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon or pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth.
  3. Mix almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the bars and serve, optionally with whipped cream or fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cottage cheese is smooth and avoid overbaking for best results. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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