Description
These crispy cottage cheese treats are a low-carb, high-protein snack or appetizer made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, almond flour, and Parmesan, offering a delicious crunch and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties and dip each into the beaten egg until fully coated.
- Place them on the baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Drain cottage cheese thoroughly for extra crispiness.
- Flip treats halfway through baking for even crisping.
- Store in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
- Avoid microwaving to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
