Description
Transform cottage cheese into delicious, guilt-free protein cookies! Our recipe ensures a perfectly smooth texture from blended ingredients, creating soft, satisfying snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (60g) vanilla or unflavored plant-based protein powder protein powder
- 1/4 cup (25g) oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) erythritol or preferred granulated sweetener
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup (40g) sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Step 2: In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, egg white, and alcohol-free vanilla extract. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps of cottage cheese remain, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, erythritol (or sweetener), and baking powder, ensuring no clumps.
- Step 4: Pour the smooth cottage cheese mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly with a spatula until a thick, uniform dough forms. If desired, gently fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips.
- Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookies are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Keep these protein-packed cookies wonderfully fresh and moist by storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For a delightful warm treat, gently microwave a cookie for 10-15 seconds; it really enhances their soft, cake-like texture.
- Enjoy these satisfying cookies on their own, or try crumbling them over Greek yogurt with berries for an extra protein boost at breakfast or as a post-workout snack.
- The key to a super-smooth cookie lies in processing the cottage cheese and egg white until absolutely no lumps remain, ensuring a consistently delicious dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: food recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2g