Cottage Cheese Cookies
Diabetic-Friendly | Low Carb | Keto-Friendly Dessert
These Cottage Cheese Cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and surprisingly satisfying. Cottage cheese adds extra protein and moisture, giving these cookies a fluffy texture while keeping them low in carbs and diabetic-friendly.
They’re perfect when you want a sweet snack without the sugar spike, and they taste just like comforting homemade cookies from childhood — with a healthier twist.
🥘 Ingredients (Makes about 12 cookies)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat, blended smooth)
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cottage Cheese
Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. This helps create a better cookie texture.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl combine:
- Blended cottage cheese
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Sweetener
Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in:
- Almond flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips if using.
Step 4: Shape the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheet and gently flatten.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
These cookies pair wonderfully with:
- Coffee ☕
- Unsweetened almond milk 🥛
- A small bowl of berries 🍓
They also make a great post-workout protein snack.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approx.)
- Calories: 90–110
- Carbohydrates: 4–5g
- Net Carbs: ~2–3g
- Protein: 5–6g
- Fat: 7–8g
- Added Sugar: 0g
These Cottage Cheese Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy a sweet treat while keeping things low-carb and diabetic-friendly. The cottage cheese adds protein, making them softer and more filling than typical cookies.
