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Irresistibly Easy Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cake Bars
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
pieces
Calories
220
These moist and flavorful pumpkin cake bars are quick to make and perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dairy
1
cup
Cottage cheese
(provides moisture and protein)
2
large
Eggs
(helps bind the ingredients)
1
cup
Pumpkin purée
(adds flavor and moisture)
1
cup
Almond flour
(gluten-free option)
0.25
cup
Honey or maple syrup
(optional sweetness)
1
teaspoon
Vanilla extract
(enhances flavor)
1
teaspoon
Cinnamon
1
teaspoon
Pumpkin spice
(can substitute with nutmeg and ginger)
1
teaspoon
Baking powder
(helps bars rise)
1
pinch
Salt
(balances sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin purée, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories:
220
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Pumpkin