Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies are a protein-packed twist on the classic! Soft, chewy, and made with blended cottage cheese, they're lower in fat but still deliciously indulgent with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthier sweet treat!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cups almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, or sugar-free)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
Blend Wet Ingredients:
- In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk almond flour, baking soda, and salt (and protein powder if using).
Combine & Add Chocolate:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional add-ins.
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1-tbsp dough balls onto the sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool & Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
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Storage:
- Room temperature: 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Dough or baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
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Variations:
- Keto: Use erythritol and sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Vegan: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and flax eggs.
- Gluten-Free: Stick with almond flour.
- Tip: Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 6g
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