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Pumpkin Cranberry Cottage Cheese Cookies

Amazing Pumpkin Cranberry Cottage Cheese Cookies

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These breakfast cookies are a delightful way to start the day! With the cozy flavors of pumpkin and cranberry, plus the added protein from cottage cheese, they’re perfect for busy mornings when you need something wholesome and tasty for the kids. The pepitas add a lovely crunch that everyone will enjoy!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup full-fat (4%) cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds), plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Stir in the rolled oats, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until a thick dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in the dried cranberries and pepitas.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten them, as they won’t spread much during baking. Press a few extra pepitas onto the tops for added texture.
  6. Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly browned on the bottoms. Allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • For a sweeter option, drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg