Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Cookies: Soft, Zesty, and Guilt-Free


Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  • Blend Wet Ingredients:
    In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until smooth.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, and poppy seeds.

  • Combine:
    Fold the blended cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients until fully combined.

  • Scoop Cookies:
    Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking tray, spacing cookies evenly.

  • Bake:
    Bake for 14–16 minutes, until cookies are golden, fluffy, and lightly crisp around the edges.

  • Cool and Serve:
    Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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