Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Raisin (Printable Version)

Soft, protein-rich cookies combining creamy cottage cheese, oats, and raisins for a wholesome morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 3/4 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Sweeteners

07 - 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup raisins
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, brown sugar, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until creamy and well blended.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Fold in raisins and walnuts if using.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely filling enough to replace a full breakfast but taste indulgent enough to feel like a treat.
  • One batch lasts all week, and they somehow taste better on day three when the flavors settle.
  • You finally have a reason to use up that cottage cheese before it becomes a regrettable decision.
02 -
  • These cookies spread slightly less than traditional recipes, so don't panic if they look compact—that's the cottage cheese creating density and moisture.
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 10 minutes before baking; it helps them hold their shape better.
03 -
  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest on the baking sheet—it's when they set properly and transform from dough into actual cookies.
  • If you find them spreading too much, your oven might run hot; drop the temperature to 325°F and add a minute or two to baking time.
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