Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat that effortlessly blends the creamy goodness of cottage cheese with wholesome ingredients. These soft, chewy cookies offer a satisfying protein boost, making them the perfect post-workout snack or afternoon indulgence. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they provide a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet cravings while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together oats and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg