Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread

Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread

This cottage cheese pumpkin bread is moist, warmly spiced, and perfect for fall. Pumpkin purée and cottage cheese work together to create a tender, flavorful loaf that’s great for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

  • canned pumpkin purée
    1 c
  • full-fat cottage cheese
    ¾ c
  • eggs
    2 large
  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • neutral oil

    such as grapeseed or vegetable

    ¼ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ c
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • baking soda
    ½ tsp
  • pumpkin pie spice
    1 ½ tsp
  • salt
    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a standard loaf pan.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  5. 5

    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.

Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread

Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread

189 cal

Similar Recipes

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

The BEST pumpkin bread recipe! A delicious fall treat, it's super moist and warmly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

65 minutes
Moist Pumpkin Bread

Moist Pumpkin Bread

This incredibly moist and easy pumpkin bread is packed with pumpkin flavor and fragrant autumn spices.

60 minutes12 servings274 kcal
Easy Pumpkin Bread

Easy Pumpkin Bread

70 minutes2 loaves
Keto Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Keto Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This moist keto pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or low carb dessert.

60 minutes
Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread

Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread

118 minutes0 9x5-inch loaf
Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

This Vegan Pumpkin Bread is a delicious moist fall bread recipe made with half the sugar of classic pumpkin bread and only plant-based ingredients.

40 minutes12 servings
Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Pumpkin Streusel Bread

This Pumpkin Streusel Bread combines moist, flavorful pumpkin bread with a gloriously thick streusel crumb topping and a maple glaze for a decadent twist on a classic fall bread!

70 minutes6 servings
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

These pumpkin flavored healthy cookies make a great seasonal grab-and-go breakfast. With hearty wholegrain oats, cranberries and pumpkin seeds

25 minutes12 servings184 kcal

Ratings & Reviews

Be the First to Rate

Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!

About this Recipe

Craving a cozy, moist pumpkin bread that truly stands out from the rest? This Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread is your answer, transforming classic fall flavors into an exceptionally tender loaf perfect for any autumn day. It's a delightful way to enjoy the season's best baking, all from your own kitchen.

The brilliance of this recipe lies in the dynamic duo of canned pumpkin purée and full-fat cottage cheese. The pumpkin brings its signature earthy sweetness and vibrant color, while the cottage cheese, often a delightful surprise to bakers, melts seamlessly into the batter. This partnership creates an exceptionally tender crumb and deep, consistent moisture, ensuring a loaf that's never dry or crumbly.

Get ready for a richly flavored loaf that embodies the essence of fall. Each slice of this Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread offers a perfectly balanced sweetness, complemented by the warm, inviting aroma of pumpkin pie spice. The texture is wonderfully soft and springy, moist without being dense, making it incredibly satisfying. It's an easy win for breakfast or a delightful afternoon snack, offering that comforting, homemade taste that feels both familiar and wonderfully unique.

For a touch of added texture, consider folding in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or even chocolate chips into the batter before baking. If you're out of pumpkin pie spice, you can create your own blend with cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and a dash of ground ginger. While full-fat cottage cheese is key for the best moisture and richness, you could experiment with a lower-fat version if absolutely necessary, though it might slightly alter the final texture. Any neutral oil like vegetable or canola can substitute grapeseed.

Enjoy this warmly spiced loaf as a wholesome breakfast alongside your morning coffee, as a delightful after-school treat, or sliced and shared with friends during a cozy autumn gathering.

Frequently Asked Questions