Servings: 8–10 cookies
Calories: ~150 per cookie
Protein: High protein snack
Difficulty: Easy
Soft, Chewy, High-Protein Cookies
These Healthy Protein Cookies are made with cottage cheese, oats, honey, and chocolate chips for a soft, naturally sweet cookie that’s filling and nutritious. They’re perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or a healthier dessert.
No protein powder needed — the cottage cheese adds protein and keeps them moist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How to Make Healthy Protein Cookies
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend Cottage Cheese (optional)
For smoother cookies, blend cottage cheese.
You can also leave it chunky.
3. Mix Ingredients
In a bowl combine:
- Cottage cheese
- Oats
- Honey
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Baking powder
- Salt
Mix until thick.
Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Shape Cookies
Scoop dough onto baking sheet.
Flatten slightly with spoon.
They will not spread much.
5. Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes.
Edges should be lightly golden.
Let cool before removing.
6. Serve
Soft when warm.
Chewy when cooled.
Store in fridge up to 5 days.
Final Thoughts
These protein cookies are sweet, soft, and satisfying without being heavy.
Great for anyone who wants a healthier snack that still tastes like dessert.
