Description
Creamy pumpkin whipped cottage cheese blends autumn’s warmth with silky smoothness. Simple ingredients merge into a delightful seasonal treat you’ll enjoy as a quick breakfast or satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Pumpkin Base:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (alternative sweetener)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 0.75 teaspoon (3.75 ml) pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pumpkin spice (optional, for stronger flavor)
Optional Toppings:
- Granola
- Nuts
- Dried fruit
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Empty cottage cheese into a food processor, introducing vibrant pumpkin puree for a seasonal twist.
- Sprinkle pumpkin spice blend into the mixture, creating an aromatic autumn-inspired base.
- Drizzle maple syrup to infuse natural sweetness and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Pulse the ingredients, gradually increasing processor speed to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Continue blending until the texture transforms into a velvety, whipped cream-like spread with no visible lumps.
- Transfer the pumpkin-infused whipped cottage cheese to a serving bowl, ensuring smooth presentation.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped nuts, cinnamon dust, or a light maple syrup drizzle.
- Enjoy immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate and consume within 48 hours to maintain peak texture and flavor.
Notes
- Blend ingredients thoroughly to achieve a silky, whipped texture that eliminates cottage cheese lumps.
- Opt for full-fat cottage cheese for richer, creamier results with maximum flavor and smooth consistency.
- Customize toppings like chopped nuts, granola, or a drizzle of honey to enhance the seasonal pumpkin profile.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 48 hours, maintaining freshness and preventing separation.
- Perfect as a protein-packed breakfast, quick snack, or guilt-free dessert alternative with nutritious pumpkin benefits.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like agave or stevia if preferring less traditional maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg