Cottage Cheese Cookie Bites

The recipe for vegan Cottage Cheese chocolate chip Cookie Bites is a quick one; you can make these cookie bites in 22 minutes. These cookie bites have high protein in them and are a wholesome snack to eat. They are also a twist on the classic cookie bites that usually contain dairy ingredients like egg, butter, and cottage cheese. Rather, this version is completely vegan and uses vegan-friendly ingredients. The Vegan Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites utilize vegan cottage cheese. These cookie bites are perfect for either a healthy snack, lunchboxes, or a source of energy before working out.

STATS:

• Caloric count: 78 kcal
• Serving size: 1 cookie bite
• Prep duration: Ten minutes
• Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 20 to 22 minutes
• Course: Snack/Dessert
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 12 cookie bites

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• Small cookie scoop
• Parchment paper
• Baking tray
• Spatula
• Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup vegan cottage cheese
• Two tablespoons of nut butter
• One cup of oat flour
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Three tablespoons of maple syrup
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VEGAN COTTAGE CHEESE:

• This cottage cheese is not only vegan, but it also includes creaminess and moisture in the cookie bites. You can consider utilizing blended silken tofu as a substitute.

NUT BUTTER:

Nut butter is useful in binding the dough for the cookie bites, and it also provides healthy fats.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

• The vegan chocolate chips not only provide a vegan option but also provide a texture to the cookie bites. They also give sweetness. Chopped dark chocolate is an alternative option for this ingredient.

OAT FLOUR:

• Oat flour has fiber in it, and it is useful in giving a soft texture to the cookie bites. If unavailable, you can utilize whole wheat flour.

MAPLE SYRUP:

• This syrup gives moisture and a sweet taste to the cookie bites. Date syrup is an option to use as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oven to 180°C.
2. Line the baking tray by spreading the parchment paper.
3. Mix vanilla extract, nut butter, maple syrup, and vegan cottage cheese together in a bowl.
4. Now include salt, oat flour, baking powder, and the optional ingredient, coconut sugar.
5. Make a thick dough by stirring it.
6. Add in the vegan chocolate chips.
7. Take a small cookie scoop.
8. Scoop small balls.
9. Put the balls on top of the tray.
10. Make each ball slightly flat with a spoon.
11. Bake the cookie bites for ten to twelve minutes till the edges become light golden.
12. Cool them for 5 to 10 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Have a cup of almond milk with these warm cookie bites.
• Take some vegan yogurt and crumble these cookie bites over it.
• Serving these cookie bites with fresh berries is also a good option.
• You can also consider adding these cookie bites to kids’ lunchboxes.

TIPS:

• To obtain a thicker texture for these cookie bites, you can place the dough in the fridge for ten minutes.
• You can utilize mini vegan chocolate chips for even distribution of the chocolate chips in the dough.
• Add in more flavor by including espresso powder.
• Do not overbake these cookie bites to have a chewy texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• For four to five days, place these cookie bites in a sealed box.

FREEZER:

• Freeze the cookie bites for three months. You can either warm them up for 10 seconds or thaw them for 10 minutes.

FAQs:

Is it possible to prepare these cookie bites while making them gluten-free?

• Make use of either certified gluten-free oat flour or oats.

I want to make them without nut butter. Can I make them like that?

• Instead, you can utilize tahini or sunflower seed butter.

Will it be okay if I exclude sugar from this recipe?

• You can consider leaving the sugar out, since maple syrup is already a good source of light sweetness.

Rather than mixing by hand, can I utilize a blender?

• You need to pulse only for a few seconds to prevent overmixing of the mixture.

Instead of baking these cookie bites, can I utilize an air fryer?

• Yes, air fry them for 8 to 9 minutes, at 160°C.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 78

Net carbs: 8.6 grams

Iron: 0.45 grams

Total carbs: 10.4 grams

Vitamin A: 4 IU

Fiber: 1.8 grams

Calcium: 36 milligrams

Protein: 3.2 grams

Serving size: 1 cookie bite

Sodium: 62 milligrams

Serving: 12 cookie bites

Potassium: 63 milligrams