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Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies

Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies – Guilt-Free and Deliciously Chewy

Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies are soft, chewy, and guilt-free, packed with protein and customizable to satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup cottage cheese can substitute with non-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup use agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract best used as specified in the recipe
  • 1 large egg substitute with flax egg for a vegan version
  • 1 cup oats use gluten-free oats if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder always use fresh for best results
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • Optional spices (e.g., cinnamon) customize flavors to taste
  • Mix-ins (chocolate chips/nuts/dried fruits) personalize according to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • tablespoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oats and baking powder, adding any optional spices if desired.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These cookies are highly customizable, allowing you to mix in your favorite ingredients. Be careful not to overmix the dough for best texture.

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