Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies
Wholesome and satisfying cottage cheese protein cookies, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts, combining the creaminess of cottage cheese with oats and almond flour.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese moisture and protein
- 1/2 cup oats texture and fiber
- 1/2 cup almond flour richness and healthy fats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup sweetness and moisture
- 1/4 cup protein powder added protein
- 1 teaspoon baking powder leavening agent
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flavor
- 1 pinch salt enhances flavor
- optional chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, almond flour, honey (or maple syrup), protein powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- If including chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the dough gently until evenly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.