Try vegan cottage cheese cookie bites—soft, lightly sweet, protein-rich treats made with plant-based cottage cheese.
Vegan cottage cheese cookie bites are soft, tender, and mildly sweet. Moreover, they’re packed with plant-based protein, making them perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or healthy desserts. Instead of dairy, these cookies use vegan cottage cheese (tofu-based or store-bought) for a creamy texture.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 12–15 minutes
Serves: 18–20 cookie bites
🧺 Ingredients
- ¾ cup vegan cottage cheese (tofu-based or store-bought)
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins
- Dairy-free chocolate chips
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Next, blend vegan cottage cheese until smooth if it’s chunky.
Then, mix cottage cheese, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
After that, add oat flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Next, fold in optional add-ins if using.
Finally, scoop small portions onto the tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra Protein: Add 1 tbsp plant-based protein powder.
- Gluten-Free: Oat flour keeps this recipe naturally gluten-free.
- Sugar-Free: Use mashed banana or date paste instead of syrup.
- Crunchy Texture: Add chopped nuts or seeds.
- No-Bake Option: Chill dough balls for 1 hour instead of baking.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Cottage Cheese Cookie Bites
Firstly, vegan cottage cheese provides plant-based protein.
Secondly, oat flour adds fiber, aiding digestion.
Moreover, these cookies are dairy-free and cholesterol-free.
In addition, natural sweeteners reduce refined sugar intake.
As a result, they’re both nourishing and satisfying.
Finally, they’re perfect for healthy snacking without guilt.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, blend cottage cheese extra smooth for soft texture.
- Then, add dairy-free chocolate chips for familiar sweetness.
- Next, make mini cookie bites for little hands.
- Finally, pack them as school-safe snacks or after-school treats.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie Bite – Approximate)
- Calories: 70–85 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
