Pumpkin Whipped Cottage Cheese with Granola Topping Recipe
A delicious and creamy Pumpkin Whipped Cottage Cheese recipe that combines protein-rich cottage cheese with seasonal pumpkin puree, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect as a nutritious breakfast, snack, or light dessert topped with crunchy granola.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- ¼ cup granola
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese and pumpkin to blender: Place 1 cup cottage cheese and ½ cup pumpkin puree into a high-speed blender to prepare the base of the whipped mixture.
- Add honey, cinnamon, and vanilla: Pour in 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, sprinkle ½ tsp cinnamon, and add ¼ tsp vanilla extract to enhance the flavor and sweetness.
- Blend until completely smooth: Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture becomes thick, creamy, and fully smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
- Serve and top with granola: Spoon the whipped pumpkin cottage cheese into bowls and sprinkle each serving with ¼ cup granola for added texture and crunch. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese based on your dietary preference.
- Unsweetened pumpkin puree keeps the recipe natural and low in added sugars.
- Honey or maple syrup can be substituted or omitted depending on sweetness preference or dietary restrictions.
- Granola topping adds a pleasant crunch but can be swapped with nuts or seeds for variety.
- This recipe is quick to prepare and requires no cooking, making it a perfect no-cook option for busy mornings.
