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Soft Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Cookies

These soft oatmeal cookies are packed with protein from cottage cheese and are easy to make, perfect for busy schedules.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Moist, protein-rich base.
  • 1/2 cup honey Sweetener that keeps cookies soft.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Brightens flavors.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats Structural heart of the cookie.
  • 1/2 cup almond flour Adds nutty flavor and tenderness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Gentle lifting agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Warm flavor addition.
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips For pockets of sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts Adds crunch; can be omitted.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Mixing
  1. Stir in the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. Mix well but don’t overmix.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and slightly firm.

Notes

Serve warm or pack for snacks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for a month.