Pumpkin Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe: A Fertility-Friendly Autumn Bake

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Loaf

It's autumn, which makes it the perfect time to get baking. This pumpkin cream cheese loaf is layered, creamy and finished with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, and it includes a spoonful of our Fertility Collagen Pro, which blends in without changing the flavour.

Looking after your body goes beyond capsules

Supplements can be one part of your preconception routine, but everyday food matters too, and autumn is a good time to lean into it. Seasonal produce such as pumpkin and squash, walnuts, beetroot, apples and leafy greens all fit well into a fertility-friendly diet, which is built around variety and plenty of whole foods rather than strict rules.

A few of the ingredients in this bake are worth knowing about too:

• Eggs are a source of choline and protein
• Pumpkin provides fibre
• Cottage cheese adds more protein

Fertility is shaped by many factors and no single food, recipe or supplement can guarantee results. Think of this loaf as a seasonal way to add variety to your plate while you look after yourself and enjoy the process.

The Recipe

This recipe is adapted from the original recipe from @sage.by.lana on Instagram. We have taken it a step further with a fertility-friendly twist: a spoonful of Zita West Fertility Collagen Pro to support your preconception nutrition.

Please note: this recipe contains egg and milk.

Method

1. Prepare the cheesecake mixture: Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar and cornflour until smooth and creamy. Gently stir in the poppy seeds.
2. Prepare the pumpkin mixture: In a separate bowl, blend the pumpkin purée, eggs, cornflour, icing sugar and Zita West Fertility Collagen Pro until smooth.
3. Create the layers: Line a baking tin with baking parchment. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of each mixture into the centre of the tin, allowing them to spread naturally into concentric layers.
4. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centre has a slight wobble. Allow to cool completely.
5. Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract and icing sugar until smooth. Add the chilled double cream and whip until light and fluffy.
6. Decorate and serve: Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cheesecake.

If you make this, or anything else with your Fertility Collagen Pro, tag us on Instagram. We would love to see what you create.

About Zita West Fertility Collagen Pro

Who is it for?

• Women and men trying to conceive naturally
• Those going through IVF or other assisted fertility treatments
• Women who are pregnant
• New mothers looking to support postnatal recovery

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Consult your healthcare professional before taking if you are under medical supervision or on medication.