Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pulse until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and mix in the almond flour, protein powder, and melted coconut oil until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scooper, form balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press down to flatten each cookie slightly.
- If desired, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to set on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Substitute honey for maple syrup if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg