Ingredients
– 2 cups cottage cheese
– 4 eggs
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– ¼ cup protein powder (optional)
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ cup coconut sugar
– ¼ cup whole wheat flour
Instructions
1-First: preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8 x 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2-Next: combine all ingredients except the flour in a blender and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, which helps create that creamy texture.
3-Add the flour and pulse for 10 seconds, being careful not to overmix to avoid a chunky result; this step ensures the batter remains light and airy.
4-Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is lightly browned with a slight jiggle, and a knife inserted comes out clean.
5-Let the bars cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting to allow them to set properly.
6-For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars for 2 hours or overnight, which is great for meal prep or making them ahead for busy schedules like those of working professionals or weekend grill masters.
Last Step:
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⏰ Avoid overbaking to keep the bars soft and creamy.
💪 Protein powder can be added optionally for extra nutritional boost.
❄️ Refrigerate before serving to firm up the texture for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Healthy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option, Protein-rich
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
