Description
These Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cake Bars are moist, spiced, and lightly sweetened, combining the creamy richness of cottage cheese with the cozy flavor of pumpkin. Perfect for fall gatherings or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Purée: 1 cup
- Cottage Cheese: 1 cup (full-fat preferred)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Brown Sugar: ½ cup, packed
- Maple Syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir dry into wet until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Assemble the Dish: Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
- Blend cottage cheese if you prefer a smoother batter.
- Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.