Pumpkin Cream Cheese-Style Spread



This Pumpkin Cream Cheese–Style Spread is a lighter, protein-packed twist on the classic fall favorite. Made with creamy low-fat cottage cheese, real pumpkin, warm spices, and just a touch of honey, it whips up in minutes and tastes amazing on bagels, toast, or apple slices. It’s the perfect way to enjoy cozy autumn flavors while staying true to the MIND diet.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese-Style Spread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese, low-fat
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Puree cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Add pumpkin, sweetener, vanilla, and spices; blend until creamy.
  3. Adjust to taste. Chill 1 hour to thicken.

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Published: Sep 29, 2025