Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies
These cottage cheese protein cookies are a nutritious and delicious solution for healthy snacking. By blending cottage cheese until smooth, you achieve a moist, cake-like texture without the need for butter. Combined with fiber-rich oat flour, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of maple syrup, these cookies provide sustained energy for a post-workout treat or a wholesome breakfast addition. Perfect for those who crave a sweet fix while maintaining a balanced, high-protein lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Deserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full fat recommended)
1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/3 cup pure grade A maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup oat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or high-speed blender until the texture is completely smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
Fold in the oat flour, baking powder, and salt until a uniform dough forms.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the cottage cheese is blended thoroughly to avoid curd texture. You can use gluten-free oat flour if required. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days due to the moisture content of the cottage cheese.