Description
A delicious, high-protein cookie made with cottage cheese, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup 4% milkfat cottage cheese
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup (106 grams) lightly packed almond flour
2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
½ cup (53 grams) vanilla protein powder
½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender, add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla. Blend on high until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl combine almond flour and protein powder. Add the coconut oil and cottage cheese mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet using a medium cookie scoop and flatten slightly with your hands.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Let cool on the sheet for five minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use plant-based protein powder for the best texture.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Ensure cottage cheese is blended completely smooth for a professional finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 124 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg