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Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars

Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars
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Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars are a moist and tender fall dessert combining creamy cottage cheese and rich pumpkin spice flavors. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these easy-to-make bars offer a wholesome treat with a comforting seasonal taste and a protein boost.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy, ensuring cottage cheese breaks down slightly for a consistent texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, sift together flour, brown sugar, pumpkin spice blend, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening and spices throughout the batter.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender and light.
  5. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, spreading it out smoothly with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs and cottage cheese are at room temperature for better mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bars.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for optimal creaminess and moist texture.
  • Adjust pumpkin spice blend quantity to your taste preference.
  • Check baking progress starting at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice, cottage cheese, fall dessert, pumpkin bars, seasonal, moist cake bars, gluten-free option

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