Description

These cottage cheese pumpkin cake bars blend the warm spices of fall with creamy cottage cheese, creating a dessert that's both indulgent and surprisingly nutritious. The cottage cheese adds protein and moisture without overpowering the pumpkin flavor.

Ingredients

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1 cup Cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 cup Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1½ cups All-purpose flour
¾ cup Granulated sugar
2 large Eggs
¼ cup Melted butter or coconut oil
1½ teaspoons Baking powder
½ teaspoon Baking soda
1½ teaspoons Ground cinnamo
½ teaspoon Ground ginger
¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until mostly smooth
Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly
Step 4: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined
Step 5: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs
Step 7: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better blending.

Don't overbake; the bars will continue cooking slightly as they cool.

Store in an airtight container to lock in moisture.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 165 kcal
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg