Spiced Pear and Cottage Cheese Protein Snack Cakes
Moist, flourless mini snack cakes packed with protein from blended cottage cheese and naturally sweetened with homegrown pear and a touch of honey. Batch-cooked into 6 single-serve portions perfect for balanced afternoon energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
37 min
Makes
6 servings
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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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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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
37 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender
Time saver
Enjoy warm or chilled straight from the fridge as a quick protein snack.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 6 cups of a standard muffin tin wit…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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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 line 6 cups of a standard muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick oil.
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Add the rolled oats
Add the rolled oats, low-fat cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking powder into a blender.
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Process on high speed for 30 to…
Process on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the batter is completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: the batter is completely smooth and creamy
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Gently fold the diced pear into the…
Gently fold the diced pear into the batter using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Divide the batter evenly among the 6…
Divide the batter evenly among the 6 prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 22 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Look for: the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the mini cakes rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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