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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies

These healthy and delicious breakfast cookies are packed with protein and offer the warm flavors of apples and cinnamon, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese, blended
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup Feel free to increase for added sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Fruits
  • 1 apple, finely diced Make sure to finely dice for even mixing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the egg, blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the finely diced apple.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or for about a week in the refrigerator. They freeze well for up to three months.