Description
Delicious and nutritious pumpkin pie bars made with cottage cheese for a high-protein twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener (like honey or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, natural sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add gluten-free flour if using and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Blend the mixture well for a smooth texture. Adjust the sweetness to taste; add more or less natural sweetener as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg