Description
Soft, chewy cottage cheese protein cookies made with oats or almond flour, sweetened naturally and perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup oats (or almond/coconut flour for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
½ cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-
In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk oats (or flour), baking powder, and cinnamon.
-
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
-
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit if using.
-
Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
-
Cool on pan briefly before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Store in airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
Adjust sweeteners or flours for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 120 per cookie
- Sugar: ~10 g
- Fat: ~5 g