Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life with THIS Healthy Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Loaf

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free option.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease and line an 8x4 loaf pan (or a 9x5 pan).

In a large bowl, add 2 eggs.

Add 1/3 cup cottage cheese (blended or with some curds).

Add 3/4 cup pumpkin puree.

Add 1/4 cup maple syrup (can use as little as 1/4 cup).

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Mix the wet ingredients well.

Add spices: 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground all spice, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves.

Add 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Mix until well combined.

Add dry ingredients: 1/2 cup oat flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, and some ground flax seed.

Mix until just combined, until no flour is visible.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Top with raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds (or pecans or walnuts if preferred).

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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