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High Protein Quark Cookies

Quick and easy high-protein cookies made with quark, perfect for an after-school snack or a pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 250 g quark Plain or flavored quark
  • 60 g rolled oats Cheaper and healthier than store-bought cookies
  • 50 g honey or maple syrup Honey is preferred, but maple syrup works too
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder Essential for cookie texture
  • a pinch salt To balance sweetness
  • 50 g chocolate chips or nuts Optional, walnuts for more protein

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the quark, honey, and egg until combined.
  3. Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
  4. Fold in the optional chocolate chips or nuts.
  5. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking tray, making sure to leave space between each cookie.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they puff up and are golden. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

These cookies can be frozen for up to a month. If you run out of quark, Greek yogurt is a great substitute. Adjust the sweetness with liquid sweeteners if using honey isn't an option.
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