High Protein Seeded Pumpkin Loaf

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What is farmer cheese?

Farmer cheese is a fresh, mild, and slightly tangy cheese made from curdled milk. It's soft, crumbly, and versatile, making it perfect for both sweet and savory recipes. High in protein and low in fat, it adds a creamy texture without overpowering other flavors, making it a great ingredient for healthy, wholesome dishes.

Difference between farmer cheese and cottage cheese...

• Texture:

  • Farmer Cheese: Dense, crumbly, and drier in texture.

  • Cottage Cheese: Creamier, with visible curds, and more moisture.

• Flavor:

  • Farmer Cheese: Mild, slightly tangy, with a neutral taste.

  • Cottage Cheese: Mild, but often saltier and creamier.

• Moisture Content:

  • Farmer Cheese: Lower moisture content, making it firmer.

  • Cottage Cheese: Higher moisture, resulting in a more liquid or creamy consistency.

• Fat Content:

  • Farmer Cheese: Typically lower in fat, especially in its plain form.

  • Cottage Cheese: Can vary, with low-fat and full-fat options commonly available.

• Production:

  • Farmer Cheese: Made by pressing and draining more whey from the curds, resulting in a firmer texture.

  • Cottage Cheese: Less whey is drained, keeping the curds soft and moist.

• Culinary Use:

  • Farmer Cheese: Ideal for recipes requiring a firmer cheese, such as fillings, spreads, or salads.

  • Cottage Cheese: Commonly used in dishes where a creamy texture is desired, like salads, snacks, or smoothies.

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High Protein Seeded Pumpkin Loaf

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Yield: 1 Loaf

Author: Deimante Dabravolskis

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 60 MinTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

This delicious loaf is made in one bowl, full of fibers, protein, flavor, and is perfect with a spread of butter on top.

Ingredients

• 400 grams farmer cheese, different than cottage cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and set a parchment lined loaf pan aside.
2. To a bowl, add farmer cheese and slightly mash it.
3. Crack in three eggs and give it a good mix.
4. Add in pumpkin puree and give it another whisk.
5. Add in oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Mix really well.
6. Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for one hour until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted to the center comes out clean.
8. Rest the loaf for at least 30 minutes before slicing. The longest it stays room temp the most firm it will get. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

189

Fat (grams)

11.2 g

Carbs (grams)

12.0 g

Protein (grams)

11.4 g

Macros are for a slice if the loaf is equally cut into ten slices.

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