Cottage Cheese Cookies
These cottage cheese cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with protein! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re gluten-free, egg-free, and naturally sweetened. Perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout treat!
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese whole milk, small curd
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender, mix cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour and protein powder. Stir in the blended mixture and coconut oil until well combined.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and press a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- If the dough is too runny, add ¼ to ½ cup more almond flour.
- Swap maple syrup for honey or agave if desired.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for 3 months.