Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars
These Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars are a simple and healthy treat, perfect for fall. Made with cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, they're easy to prepare and delicious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 8x8 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour or oat flour for softer texture
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These bars can also be frozen for longer storage.