Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A warm, spice-infused pumpkin bake made with high-protein cottage cheese and oats, topped with crunchy pecans. Ideal for meal prepping ahead of time.
Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Sheet pan
Time saver
Store individual baked dishes covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds when ready to eat.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease 5 individual ramekins or si…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease 5 individual ramekins or single-serving oven-safe baking dishes.
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Combine cottage cheese
In a high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, banana, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder.
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Blend on high speed for 45 to…
Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the batter is smooth and creamy with no remaining oat pieces.
Look for: the batter is smooth and creamy with no remaining oat pieces
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Evenly divide the batter among the 5…
Evenly divide the batter among the 5 prepared baking dishes.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top…
Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top of each baking dish.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the dishes on a baking sheet…
Place the dishes on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden brown.
Look for: a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden brown
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Allow the bakes to cool for 10…
Allow the bakes to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Allow: 10 minutes
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