Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies offer a delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth while boosting your protein intake. These chewy, flavorful cookies blend low-fat cottage cheese, rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips for a satisfying treat. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free dessert, these cookies are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Enjoy the delightful combination of nutrition and flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, baking powder, and chocolate chips.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits for added texture. Experiment with spices like vanilla or nutmeg for unique flavors. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days; microwave briefly to enjoy warm.