Description
These crispy cottage cheese chips are a high-protein, low-carb snack that satisfy crunchy cravings without the guilt. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, they’re kid-approved and perfect for healthy snacking any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curds preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (e.g., rosemary or thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray or brush of oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray or brush the paper with olive oil.
- Drain cottage cheese thoroughly and press with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly, ensuring chips don’t touch.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes. Flip each chip and bake another 5–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let chips cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to crisp up fully before serving.
Notes
- Drain cottage cheese well to avoid soggy chips.
- Use small curd cottage cheese for best texture.
- Customize seasoning with smoked paprika, chili flakes, or everything bagel seasoning.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Re-crisp in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 chips
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg