Description
These cottage cheese protein cookies are a delicious and healthy dessert. They are soft, chewy, and packed with protein. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural almond or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the oats and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for moisture and protein without excess calories.
- Rolled oats provide texture and fiber. Quick oats can be used if time is limited.
- Natural nut butter without added sugars is recommended.
- Adjust sweetener to your preferred sweetness level.
- Do not overmix the dough. A few lumps are acceptable.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon for added flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to regain softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg