Carrot Cake Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies

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Carrot Cake Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cookies 🥕🍌🧀🍪
Healthy, hearty, and naturally sweet — these cookies blend the cozy flavors of carrot cake with the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. They’re packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness, making them a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or a nourishing snack for anytime cravings hit.

🧡 A Little History & Love

Carrot cake traces its roots back to medieval Europe, where sweet vegetables were used to replace expensive sugar. Over centuries, it evolved into the decadent dessert we know today. This recipe gives it a wholesome breakfast spin — using cottage cheese for added protein, banana for sweetness, and oats for heartiness. A fusion of history and health!

🥄 Ingredients (Makes 12–14 cookies)

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp flaxseed meal or chia seeds for fiber boost

🍽️ Instructions & Method

  1. Preheat & Prep:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Mash & Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add cottage cheese, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir until combined and mostly smooth.
  3. Add Spices & Leavening:
    Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Add the Good Stuff:
    Stir in the grated carrots, oats, and any mix-ins you love (nuts, raisins, coconut, seeds).
  5. Scoop & Shape:
    Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon (they won’t spread much).
  6. Bake:
    Bake for 14–18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
  7. Cool & Enjoy:
    Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temp!

🧠 Formation & Nutrition Tips

  • Protein-Packed: The cottage cheese boosts protein content for staying power through the morning.
  • Naturally Sweet: Banana and maple syrup add sweetness without refined sugar.
  • Kid-Friendly: Soft texture and mild sweetness make these great for little ones.
  • Freezer-Friendly: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

💞 Conclusion — For the Lovers of Morning Comfort

If you love carrot cake, crave easy breakfasts, or simply enjoy feeding your body with real, wholesome ingredients, these cookies are for you. They’re made for busy mornings, afternoon tea, or post-workout fuel — and most importantly, made with love.

🫶 For the Lovers with Methods and Lovers with Cookies

Whether you’re baking for yourself, your partner, or your little ones, these cookies are a symbol of care. Methodically crafted and lovingly devoured, they nourish more than just the belly. They speak: “Here’s something soft, sweet, and good — just like love should be.”

Would you like a printable card or a version without banana? 🍪

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