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

Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookies

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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: JENNIFER GAMBLE

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