Batch Prep Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
A warm, spice-infused pumpkin bake made with high-protein cottage cheese, eggs, and oats, topped with crunchy pecans. Portion-controlled and perfect for easy morning prep.
Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) or…
- 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 lightly grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) or 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking dish.
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Combine the cottage cheese
In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, large 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 mixture is smooth and completely combined without visible oat flakes.
Look for: the mixture is smooth and completely combined without visible oat flakes
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Pour the smooth batter evenly into the…
Pour the smooth batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula to scrape down the sides.
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Evenly scatter the pecans over the top…
Evenly scatter the pecans over the top surface of the batter.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the dish in the oven and…
Place the dish in the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Look for: the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
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Remove from the oven and allow to…
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the dish for 15 minutes before slicing into 5 equal portions.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or store portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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