High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These high-protein cottage cheese cookie bites are a delicious and nutritious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your protein intake high. Made with cottage cheese, these cookies are not only tasty but also a healthier alternative to traditional sweets.

This recipe features a simple method to create cookie dough that is rich in protein, making it an ideal choice for those looking for healthy sweets recipes or protein desserts. Enjoy these cottage cheese cookies as a snack or a post-workout treat.

Nutritious Cottage Cheese Cookie Bites Recipe

These cookie bites are made with cottage cheese, oats, and a touch of sweetness, resulting in a soft and chewy texture. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields about 12 cookie bites.

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey, almond flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined. If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips or nuts.
Form Cookie Bites: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bites to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these healthy cottage cheese dessert bites as a nutritious snack!