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I love making these Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies, they’ve become a household staple! They’re perfect for anyone looking to add a protein-packed twist to a classic treat.

Cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies on a serving tray, ready to eat.

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Why I Love This Recipe

These cookies blend the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the sweetness of chocolate chips, offering a healthier alternative to traditional cookie recipes. They’re ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while adding a nutritional boost to your snack time.

high protein gluten free cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies.
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Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Cookies

  • Cottage Cheese: Adds moisture and protein to the cookies.
  • Maple Syrup: Provides natural sweetness and a rich flavor.
  • Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
  • Almond Flour: A gluten-free alternative to traditional flour that adds a nutty taste.
  • Protein Powder: Boosts the protein content, making these cookies a filling snack.
  • Coconut Oil: Brings a slight coconut flavor and helps bind the ingredients.
  • Salt: Balances the sweetness of the cookies.
  • Chocolate Chips: The star of the show, adding sweet chocolatey bursts in every bite.
Ingredients measured out to make cottage cheese cookies with chocolate chips.

Variations

  • Nutty Addition: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
  • Fruit Flavors: Mix in dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
  • Spice It Up: Include a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice flavor.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cottage Cheese

STEP 1 – Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2 – In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, vanilla, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.

Cottage cheese, vanilla, and maple syrup blended together.

STEP 3 – Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in almond flour, protein powder, and coconut oil.

Almond flour, protein powder, and coconut oil combined in a bowl with the cottage cheese mixture to create cookie dough.

STEP 4 – Fold in the chocolate chips and scoop the dough onto the baking sheet.

Chocolate chip cottage cheese cookie dough scooped onto a lined baking sheet, ready to cook.

STEP 5 – Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden. Let cool on a wire rack.

Baked chocolate chip cottage cheese cookies cooling on a wire rack.

Tips for Perfect Cottage Cheese Cookies

  • Opt for High-Quality Ingredients: Using high-quality maple syrup and fresh cottage cheese can significantly enhance the flavor.
  • Protein Powder Choice: Opt for a plant-based protein powder to avoid a wet dough consistency. Do not use whey protein for this recipe.
  • Chocolate Distribution: Add some chocolate chips on top of the cookies before baking for an extra chocolatey finish.
Cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies stacked on a white plate.
Cottage cheese cookies made with chocolate chips, served on a white plate.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?

Yes, you can use low-fat cottage cheese if you prefer, but full-fat provides a richer texture.

How do I store these cookies?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can refrigerate the dough overnight if you want to bake fresh cookies the next day.

This recipe not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also adds a healthy twist, making these cookies a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a guilt-free treat. Enjoy baking and indulging in your very own Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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Stack of cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies on a plate.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4

Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookies

By JENNIFER GAMBLE
These cottage cheese cookies are made with cottage cheese, almond flour, and maple syrup. It's a gluten-free dessert that's a healthy twist in classic chocolate chip cookies.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, plant based
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a blender, combine the 1 cup 4% cottage cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
    Cottage cheese and ingredients in a blender.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 Tablespoons coconut oil.
    Ingredients for cottage cheese cookies added to a large bowl.
  • Fold in the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and scoop the dough onto the baking sheet.
    cottage cheese cookie dough scooped onto parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden.
    cottage cheese cookies on a cooling rack.
  • Let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Opt for High-Quality Ingredients: Using high-quality maple syrup and fresh cottage cheese can significantly enhance the flavor.
Protein Powder Choice: Opt for a plant-based protein powder to avoid a wet dough consistency. Do not use whey protein for this recipe.
Chocolate Distribution: Add some chocolate chips on top of the cookies before baking for an extra chocolatey finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 557mg, Potassium: 216mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 23IU, Calcium: 201mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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JENNIFER GAMBLE

Hello! I’m Jennifer, but you can call me Jen. I’m a wife and mom, cook, recipe developer, nutrition coach, and food photographer.

With a formal certification in nutrition and over a decade of hands-on experience in the online food industry, I bring a well-rounded perspective to all of the recipes here on Simply Macros.

As the creator and author, I ensure that every recipe not only looks visually appealing but is also grounded in sound nutritional principles.

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I enjoyed creating them.

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1 Comment

  1. JENNIFER GAMBLE says:

    5 stars
    High protien with cottage cheese, these chocolate chip cookies are some of the best!

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