Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake with Cottage Cheese Swirl

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1 cup pumpkin puree

2 eggs

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup cottage cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix oats, milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, and baking powder until fully combined.

Pour half the oat mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.

Spoon dollops of cottage cheese across the surface and lightly swirl with a spoon or knife.

Top with remaining oat mixture and gently spread it out. Optionally swirl in a few more cottage cheese dollops.

Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.

Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 160mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Total Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 14g