Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies
These cookies provide a delightful blend of flavors with apple, cinnamon, and cottage cheese, making for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup oats
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 0.5 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well until the dry ingredients are combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple, raisins, or nuts if you choose to use them.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For serving, pair with Greek yogurt or nut butter for added richness. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to five days or in the refrigerator for a week. They freeze well for up to three months.