Pumpkin Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Biscuits - Healthy, High Protein Snack
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Biscuits have become a new favorite in our house. They’re soft, a little chewy, and full of that cozy pumpkin flavor everyone loves this time of year. They come together in just a few minutes, no fancy steps, no long list of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) whole wheat flour
- 1 cup (100g) oats
- 2 ½ tsp (10g) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (1g) cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 3 tbsp (42g) cold unsalted butter , cubed
- 2 tbsp (20g) Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin purée , well-drained, not watery
- 5 oz (150g) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- olive oil , for brushing the tops
- sesame seeds , for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flours, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the cold butter.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter until the pieces are no bigger than peas.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix to combine.
- Add the pumpkin purée, cottage cheese, and egg.
- Mix gently until just combined, do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a round disc about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
- Cut into 5 cm circles (or use a round cutter).
- Place on the baking sheet.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil.
- Top with sesame seeds and salt.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 10.81gProtein: 3.26gFat: 2.09gSaturated Fat: 0.94gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 0.35gVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.8mg