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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Air Fryer

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Air Fryer: Guilt-Free Indulgence

Discover guilt-free Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Air Fryer, a low-lactose, protein-packed treat ready in just 8 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use low-fat or non-dairy options for lower lactose.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Substitute with oat flour if allergic to almonds.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey or mashed bananas can work as alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted for a more neutral taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Opt for dairy-free chocolate chips for lactose intolerance.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the cottage cheese until smooth but slightly chunky.
  2. Gradually fold in almond flour until blended, resembling wet sand.
  3. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for about 3 minutes.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into uniform balls in the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook at 350°F for 8 minutes, checking for doneness at 6 minutes.
  8. Remove the cookies and allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cottage cheese is well-drained to prevent a sticky dough. Customize with mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits as desired.

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