Cottage Cheese Cookies
Cottage Cheese Cookies are a unique treat combining cottage cheese and sweetness for a delicious and nutritious dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Makes the cookies moist and adds protein.
- 1 piece egg Acts as a binding agent.
- ½ tsp vanilla extract Optional, adds flavor.
- ⅓ cup granular sweetener Monk fruit sweetener or erythritol.
- ¾ cup almond flour Gluten-free alternative to regular flour.
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder Can substitute with more almond flour.
- A pinch salt
- 4 tbsp chocolate chips Optional, can be replaced with nuts or dried fruits.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese with egg and optional vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a mixing bowl, then add the granular sweetener, almond flour, protein powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir the mixture until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the dough is smooth. If the dough is too thick, add a splash of milk; if too sticky, add more almond flour to achieve your desired consistency.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out some dough and shape 9 cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months. Adjust sweetness as per preference or experiment with different mix-ins.