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Cottage Cheese Protein Cherry Almond Cookies

These protein-packed cookies pair sweet cherries with nutty almond for a satisfying snack. They are easy to make and perfect for busy days.
Cottage Cheese Protein Cherry Almond Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 165 kcal
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Ingredients  

  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Oat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Dried Tart Cherries
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Almonds

Equipment

  • blender

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend the cottage cheese, egg, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Whisk the vanilla protein powder, all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir the cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in the dried cherries and sliced almonds, then chill the dough for 25 minutes.
  • Scoop 12 portions onto the baking sheet and flatten each one slightly.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are golden. Cool the cookies for 10 minutes before transferring them to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 5g
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry almond, cottage cheese, high protein, protein cookies

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