Description
Fluffy, protein-packed Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites made with cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. A cozy, low-sugar snack or breakfast treat!
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour for softer texture)
1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
Step 2: Mix the Base
In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, honey (if using), and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Add almond flour and a pinch of salt, stirring until fully combined.
Step 3: Bake
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until lightly golden and set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
Step 4: Cool & Serve
Allow bites to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Enjoy warm or cold — perfect for a cozy, protein-packed breakfast or snack!
Notes
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Mini muffin tin
- Silicone liners or nonstick spray
- Spoon or small scoop
Notes & Variations
- Gluten-free: Stick with almond flour.
- Dairy-free: Swap cottage cheese for dairy-free cottage cheese or blended silken tofu.
- Keto-friendly: Use almond flour and a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit instead of honey.
- Extra flavor: Add mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or raisins.
- Meal prep: Store in fridge up to 3 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts (per bite, approx. 18 bites)
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Sugar: <1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: American