Description
High-protein, low-carb cottage cheese chips—crispy, easy to make, and infinitely customizable for healthy snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full‑fat recommended)
- 1 large egg (optional, for better binding)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Optional add‑ins: 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan, ½ tsp dried herbs, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Drain the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth for about 15 min to remove excess moisture.
In a bowl, mix drained cottage cheese, egg (if using), salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and any add‑ins until well blended.
Scoop tablespoon portions onto the baking sheet about 1–2 in apart and flatten each to ~0.2 in thick.
Bake for 20–30 min until golden and firm; flip halfway for extra crispiness if desired.
Let chips cool on the sheet for 10–15 min to crisp up fully.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; re-crisp in oven or air fryer if needed.
Notes
- Draining cottage cheese well ensures crisp results.
- Use full‑fat cottage cheese for richer flavor and better crisp.
- Adjust thickness for desired crunch; thinner chips cook faster.
- Customize with herbs, spices, or cheeses to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ 15 minutes draining)
- Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chips
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
