High-Protein Keto Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

ByHannah Peterson

These are soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a hint of sea salt. Made with cottage cheese for extra protein and moisture, they deliver classic cookie taste in a high-protein, low-carb package.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft, chewy texture with melty chocolate chips and flaky salt
  • High protein boost from cottage cheese and whey protein powder
  • Classic chocolate chip flavor without the carb load
  • Easy one-bowl recipe ready in under 25 minutes
  • Perfect for snacking, meal prep, or satisfying sweet cravings

Ingredients (Makes 12–15 cookies)

  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese, well-drained and blended smooth
  • 1½ cups (150g) almond flour
  • ⅓ cup (35g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • ⅓ cup allulose or monk fruit sweetener
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add blended cottage cheese, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  4. Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Gently flatten slightly and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  6. Bake for 10–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 10–14 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition (Per Cookie)

  • Calories: ~130
  • Protein: 7g
  • Total Carbs: 6g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
  • Fat: 10g

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