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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.5 cups oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cups cottage cheese blended smooth
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons oil such as coconut or light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 medium apple finely diced (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  • Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until no dry spots remain.
  • Add the finely diced apple and fold it into the dough until evenly distributed.
  • Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion 12 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each slightly.
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
  • Cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, baking, breakfast, cookies, cottage cheese, Healthy
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