Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites are fluffy, bite-sized, protein-packed treats made with cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm fall spices. Perfect for a cozy, healthy breakfast, snack, or meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 mini pancake bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin spice, flour, sweetener (if using), and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before removing from tin. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra indulgence.
- Top with Greek yogurt and maple syrup for a dessert-style treat.
- Add orange zest to the batter for a festive citrus note.
- Great for meal prep—store in fridge or freezer.
- Use oat flour for a softer bite, almond flour for nuttiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
