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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies: Soft, Wholesome Goodness

These Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies blend juicy apple pieces with warm spices, creating a protein-packed treat perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Easily made by blending rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Use freshly ground for best taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Blended Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey can also work
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a great alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a delightful alternative
For the Fruit
  • 1 cup Apple Any firm variety works

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
  3. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender until smooth to enhance the moist texture of the cookies.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  5. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together just until combined.
  6. Fold in the finely diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto your prepared baking sheet and flatten each mound slightly.
  8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, looking for golden edges and set centers.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize your cookies by adding nuts or dried fruit as desired.

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