Description
This cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake with Cottage Cheese Swirl is a high-protein, fall-inspired breakfast perfect for feeding a crowd. Made with wholesome oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and swirls of creamy cottage cheese, it’s a warm and satisfying way to start your morning. Easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, and baking powder until fully combined.
- Pour half the oat mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Spoon dollops of cottage cheese across the surface and lightly swirl with a spoon or knife.
- Top with remaining oat mixture and gently spread it out. Optionally swirl in a few more cottage cheese dollops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut.
- Blend cottage cheese if you want a smoother swirl texture.
- Add chopped nuts, cranberries, or chocolate chips for variation.
- Freezes well — store slices individually for grab-and-go meals.
- Reheat in microwave or toaster oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pumpkin oatmeal bake, baked oatmeal, cottage cheese breakfast, fall breakfast, meal prep oatmeal