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Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies for Healthy indulgence

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These soft, cake-like cookies are a modern healthy indulgence. They use creamy cottage cheese as a protein-packed base, sweetened naturally with maple syrup, for a satisfying treat that's quick to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (dark chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, nut butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold together with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet. Gently flatten each mound slightly.
  7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and tops look set.
  8. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a smooth texture, ensure the cottage cheese is fully blended. The cookies do not spread much, so flattening them before baking is key. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage.

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