Cottage Cheese Chips: A Delicious, Nutrient-Packed Snack
A high-protein, low-carb snack made by baking seasoned cottage cheese into crispy chips. Perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own as a healthy alternative to traditional chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (+ cooling)
- Yield: 12 chips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Health Food
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or parchment paper
- Optional variations:
- 1/2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1/4 tsp chili powder + lime zest
- 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Drain cottage cheese in fine mesh strainer for 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.
- In a bowl, mix drained cottage cheese with all seasonings until well combined.
- Spoon mixture into 12 small mounds (about 1 tbsp each) on prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each mound into thin circles (about 1/8 inch thick) using back of spoon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers are firm.
- Turn off oven and let chips sit inside for 10-15 minutes to crisp further (optional).
- Cool completely on baking sheet before removing – they’ll crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Extra crispy: Bake longer (25-30 min) for darker, crunchier chips.
- Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temp for 2 days (they lose crispness over time).
- No sticking: Ensure parchment paper is used or baking sheet is well-greased.
- Dip pairings: Serve with guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt ranch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 chips
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
