Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Scones - High-Protein, Light and Savory
These Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Scones are my kind of comfort food, hearty, golden, and packed with flavor, yet surprisingly light. Made with less butter and cheese, they still feel rich and comforting, thanks to the cottage cheese that adds moisture and a gentle boost of protein.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) whole wheat flour
- 1 cup (100g) fine oats
- 2 ½ tsp (10g) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp (42g) cold unsalted butter , cubed
- 1/2 cup (50g) Mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp (10g) Parmesan cheese
- 7 oz (200g) Cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- olive oil , for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, dried oregano and garlic powder.
- Add the butter cubes.
- Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter until the pieces are no bigger than peas.
- Add the grated cheese and give a quick stir to combine with the flour mixture.
- Add the egg and cottage cheese to the flour mixture.
- Stir until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface.
- Shape into a circle of about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.
- Cut into 8 triangles.
- Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.
- Brush the top with olive oil.
- Sprinkle oats and salt over them.
- Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer to a cooling rack. The scones are best served warm. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 8Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 25.07gProtein: 11.03gFat: 6.69gSaturated Fat: 2.948gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 322mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 0.92gVitamin A: 231IUCalcium: 187mgIron: 2.06mg