Description
These soft, satisfying Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies are a family-friendly treat that packs a protein boost without any 'health food' flavor. Made with blended cottage cheese, oats, and vanilla protein powder, they are moist, tender, and genuinely delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended)
1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth
- In a large bowl, mix wet ingredients (maple syrup, peanut butter, egg) together, then stir in blended cottage cheese
- Add dry ingredients—oats, protein powder, and salt—and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and cookies look soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
For dairy-free: use vegan protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, protein cookies, healthy cookies, easy treat