Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour for a softer bite)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, almond flour, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly firm.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with marinara sauce or plain.
Notes
- For a softer texture, use oat flour instead of almond flour.
- Adjust garlic powder to taste.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg