Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread
This cottage cheese pumpkin bread is soft, spiced, and packed with cozy fall flavor in every slice. With just the right balance of pumpkin purée, warm spices, and creamy cottage cheese, this moist pumpkin loaf is perfect for slow mornings, lunchbox treats, or afternoon coffee breaks. If you’re looking for a new fall baking recipe that’s simple yet satisfying, this one’s for you.
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Why You’ll Love This Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread
This isn’t your average pumpkin quick bread. The cottage cheese adds moisture and richness without making the loaf too heavy or dense. It bakes up tender and golden, with a warm, spiced aroma that fills your kitchen. And the best part? It’s one of those fall cottage cheese recipes that doesn’t feel fussy or complicated. You can whip it up in no time and enjoy it for days.
Pro Tip: Blend the Cottage Cheese First
Blending the cottage cheese before mixing helps create a smoother, more tender crumb. It only takes a few seconds and makes the texture more consistent, especially if you’re using a chunky or large-curd variety.
Serving Ideas and Storage
Enjoy a slice of this cottage cheese pumpkin bread with a pat of salted butter, whipped cottage cheese, or a drizzle of maple syrup. It pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or spiced tea and holds up well in lunchboxes or wrapped for fall picnics.
Want to make it more indulgent? Add a handful of mini chocolate chips or chopped toasted pecans before baking. This loaf stays moist for several days at room temperature, and it’s freezer-friendly, too.
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
- This cottage cheese Alfredo sauce hits all the right notes: smooth, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes. It skips the cream and flour but still gives you that classic Alfredo feel, with a boost of protein from simple ingredients you probably already have.
- Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pasta is the perfect blend of cozy fall flavors and creamy comfort. The pumpkin brings warmth and sweetness while the cottage cheese makes the sauce rich and velvety without any fuss. It’s an easy weeknight pasta that feels hearty enough for a family dinner yet elegant enough to serve guests.
- This tomato cottage cheese pasta sauce is smooth, comforting, and coats every bite of pasta perfectly. It’s high in protein, light on fuss, and exactly the kind of weeknight dinner you’ll want on repeat.
- Roasted fig and cottage cheese flatbread is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The figs add a rich, jammy flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy cottage cheese on a crisp base. It’s simple, flavorful, and a great way to make any meal feel special.
- These pumpkin cottage cheese protein bites are soft, spiced, and naturally satisfying. With simple ingredients and a no-bake method, they’re the kind of snack you can prep ahead and enjoy all week long.
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Equipment
- Loaf pan 9×5 inch
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- ¾ cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup neutral oil such as grapeseed or vegetable
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the pumpkin purée, eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Make sure not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Tastes amazing with whipped cottage cheese, cream cheese, or salted butter.
