Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies with cottage cheese and protein, perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup oat flour
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
07 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Chocolate
11 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
12 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for topping, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth. Add maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil, then blend briefly until combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold dark chocolate chips into the dough.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheet, spacing approximately 2 inches apart. Optionally press additional chocolate chips or chopped chocolate onto each cookie.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
08 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack until completely cooled.
