Description
Pumpkin Whipped Cottage Cheese is a quick, creamy, protein-packed treat made with only 4 wholesome ingredients. This easy dessert or snack captures the cozy flavors of fall and can be enjoyed as breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a healthy no-bake dessert anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup (or to taste)
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Optional Toppings:
- Granola
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Sliced bananas or apples
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice to preference.
- Transfer to serving bowls or jars and top as desired.
- Chill for 30 minutes for best texture, or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for extra creaminess, but low-fat also works well.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For a smoother texture, blend thoroughly and chill before serving.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Portion into jars for grab-and-go snacks or desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Whipped Cottage Cheese, Healthy Pumpkin Dessert, High Protein Pumpkin Snack, Easy Pumpkin Recipe, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Dip