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Healthy Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies Recipe

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Cottage cheese cinnamon roll breakfast cookies are a soft, high protein breakfast treat packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Made with creamy cottage cheese and wholesome ingredients, these breakfast cookies deliver a tender texture with classic cinnamon roll taste. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or healthy snacks, cottage cheese cinnamon roll breakfast cookies are filling, naturally sweet, and easy to make.

Ingredients

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1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
2 cups (180 g) rolled oats
1 cup (120 g) oat flour
1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
1 large egg
2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the cinnamon swirl:
2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon

Optional glaze:
1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Blend cottage cheese until smooth.

  • In a bowl, whisk blended cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.

  • In another bowl, mix oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.

  • Mix softened butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon for the swirl.

  • Scoop dough onto baking sheet, flatten slightly, and swirl cinnamon mixture on top.

  • Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before glazing.

  • Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for the best texture. Adjust sweetness by reducing maple syrup if desired.

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