Go Back
Print

Cottage Cheese Protein Orange Cardamom Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
These nutritious cookies combine the tang of cottage cheese with the zest of orange and warm cardamom, perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout treat.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Orange Zest
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Oat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend cottage cheese, egg, sugar, melted butter, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
  • Mix dry ingredients: protein powder, flours, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures, then chill for 25 minutes.
  • Scoop 12 portions onto the sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 11-13 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.

Notes

Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: cookies, orange, Protein