Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Cookies

Instructions

• • 1. 1️⃣ Blend the Base

       • In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until smooth and creamy.

    2. 2️⃣ Mix the Dough

       • In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, and poppy seeds.
       • Pour in the cottage cheese mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

    3. 3️⃣ Shape & Bake

       • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
       • Scoop dough onto the tray (about 2 tablespoons per cookie).
       • Bake for 14–16 minutes, until golden and slightly crisp on the edges.

    4. 4️⃣ Cool & Enjoy

       • Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
       • Enjoy warm or chilled for a refreshing, protein-packed treat!

    🔥 Bright, tangy, and satisfying — these cookies taste like sunshine but keep you full and fueled! Perfect for bariatric or low-carb lifestyles. 🌞🍋🍪

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