Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies
These high-protein cottage cheese cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for guilt-free snacking any time of day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and egg, and mix until well blended and mostly smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined and no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried fruit until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop 12 equal portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing with the other wet ingredients.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.