Flourless Spiced Pear and Cottage Cheese Protein Snack Cake
A warm, comforting single-serve bake made with blended cottage cheese, rolled oats, and juicy diced pear. High in protein and fiber with zero added refined sugars for balanced energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
28 min
Total
38 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lu + Lila
Lu 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
28 min
Total
38 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Make-ahead option: Bake the night before and reheat in a microwave for 30 seconds for an effortless morning meal.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-ounce (240ml) rameki…
- 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 8-ounce (240ml) ramekin or oven-safe baking dish.
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Combine rolled oats
Combine rolled oats, cottage cheese, egg, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and baking powder in a small blender or food processor.
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Blend on high speed for 20 to…
Blend on high speed for 20 to 30 seconds until the batter is smooth and creamy with no whole oat pieces remaining.
Look for: the batter is smooth and creamy with no whole oat pieces remaining
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Dice the small pear into 1/2-inch (1
Dice the small pear into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) pieces, discarding the core and stem.
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Gently fold three-quarters of the diced pear…
Gently fold three-quarters of the diced pear into the blended oat batter using a spatula.
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Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin…
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin and scatter the remaining diced pear over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the ramekin on a baking sheet…
Place the ramekin on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden.
Look for: a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden
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Remove from the oven and allow the…
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Allow: 5 minutes
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