Prep time: 10 mins | Bake time: 12-15 mins | Servings: 12 cookies
Nutrition & WW SmartPoints (Per Serving)
WW SmartPoints: 3 Points
Protein: 5g
Net Carbs: 15g
Fat: 4g
Calories: 120 kcal
Description
Soft, bakery-style, and studded with rich dark chocolate chips, these Cottage Cheese Protein Cookies deliver a chewy oatmeal cookie texture with an impressive protein boost. Blended cottage cheese keeps the center tender and moist without needing heavy butter or refined oils, making them an effortless, macro-friendly treat.
Anti-Inflammatory Highlights
Low-Fat Cottage Cheese & Egg: Provide clean, bioavailable casein and whey proteins alongside essential amino acids and calcium to support muscle recovery and steady satiety.
Quick Oats & Dark Chocolate: Deliver soluble beta-glucan fiber and cacao polyphenols that help combat cellular oxidative stress and support healthy blood sugar balance.
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup quick oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, optional
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend the Wet Base: In a blender or food processor, blend the low-fat cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), large egg, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Transfer the smooth mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the quick oats, baking powder, optional vanilla protein powder, and a pinch of salt until a thick cookie dough forms.
4. Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Shape & Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
6. Cool & Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!