Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies for Guilt-Free Snacking

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 large egg (or flax egg for a vegan option)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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