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Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and nutritious cookies made with protein-rich cottage cheese, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Oats
  • ½ cup Nut Butter
  • ⅓ cup Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 large Egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix cottage cheese and nut butter in a large mixing bowl until nearly combined.
  4. Add honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract, then stir until smooth.
  5. Incorporate oats and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: cookies, healthy dessert, protein cookies, cottage cheese cookies, guilt-free sweets