Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies are a deliciously chewy and nutritious treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt. Infused with the creamy richness of cottage cheese, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Ideal for post-workout snacks or as a healthy dessert, every bite is packed with protein to keep you feeling energized. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite add-ins, these cookies are bound to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold in oats, baking powder, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, replace rolled oats with certified gluten-free oats. Customize by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.