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Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies

Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy guilt-free snacking with these nutrient-packed Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or dairy-free alternatives can be used
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup can use agave syrup or stevia
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 large Egg or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water for vegan option
  • 1 cup Oats or substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips for health benefits choose dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts walnuts or almonds work well
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits cranberries or raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and egg until creamy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cottage cheese and egg are at room temperature for the best mixing result. Keep the dough mixing gentle to maintain softness and chewiness.

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