Description
Crispy homemade cottage cheese chips bring Mediterranean snacking magic to your kitchen. Simple ingredients and smart techniques create a light, crunchy protein-packed treat you can enjoy guilt-free and share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein-Rich Base:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Flour and Binding:
- 1/4 cup almond flour
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Combine cottage cheese, shredded cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture forms a uniform, thick consistency.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion small amounts of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening each dollop into thin, chip-like shapes with sufficient spacing between them.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a crispy texture.
- Remove the chips from the oven and allow them to cool directly on the baking sheet, which will help them become even crispier.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped chives or green onions to enhance flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve the chips as a standalone snack or alongside your preferred dipping sauce, enjoying their protein-rich crunch and savory profile.
Notes
- Swap almond flour with coconut flour or ground oats for gluten-free or alternative grain-based options, ensuring consistent texture and binding.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes for crispier edges and prevent burning, keeping a close eye on chip color transformation.
- Add nutritional yeast or smoked paprika for extra flavor complexity and depth, enhancing the chip’s savory profile without compromising protein content.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy chip removal, creating perfectly shaped crispy chips with minimal cleanup effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg