Description
Delicious and nutritious cookies made with cottage cheese, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Can substitute with Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Agave syrup works for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Can skip or use almond extract)
- 1 large Egg (Replace with a flax egg for vegan alternative)
- 2 cups Oats (Quick oats are a suitable substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Spices (e.g., Cinnamon) (Optional but adds flavor)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (Dark chocolate is a great choice)
- 1/2 cup Nuts (e.g., Walnuts, Pecans) (Chop to desired size)
- 1/2 cup Dried Fruits (e.g., Cranberries, Raisins) (Choose your favorites)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cottage cheese and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg (or flax egg) to the mixture and blend well.
- Combine in another bowl the oats, baking powder, and spices (if using).
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruits until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies fresh out of the oven!
Notes
For a diabetic-friendly option, consider using sugar substitutes like Stevia or Monk Fruit instead of honey or maple syrup. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg