Description
These Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat packed with protein and flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or post-workout refuel.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ cup protein powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese: In a blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese with the egg, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Include optional mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool before enjoying this protein-packed treat.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit or seeds.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Protein Cookies, Healthy Snack, High-Protein, Post-Workout
