Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies – The Best Healthy Cookie Twist You Need to Try

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blended full-fat cottage cheese (smooth texture)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil, softened)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 large egg (or flax egg for egg-free version)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.

4. 4

   Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently—don’t overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins).

6. 6

   Scoop 1.5 tbsp dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.

7. 7

   Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.

8. 8

   Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!