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Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips – High-Protein Snack

Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips – High-Protein Snack

Crispy, cheesy, protein-packed chips made with cottage cheese?! Yes, please!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Base

  • 1 lb cottage cheese full-fat preferred
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder or ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder aluminum-free

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried herbs Italian, thyme, or rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven & Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Bring ingredients to room temp.

Blend Base:

  • In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan until smooth (about 30–45 seconds).

Add Dry Ingredients:

  • Add almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, and seasonings. Pulse to combine. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.

Spread Mixture:

  • Spread thinly (~1/8") onto baking sheets using a spatula. Score into chip-sized pieces if desired. Use parchment + rolling pin for even thickness.

Bake & Dry:

  • Bake 18–22 minutes until edges brown and center is set. Turn off oven, crack door, and let chips cool inside for 15–20 minutes for max crispness.

Cool & Store:

  • Let chips cool fully on the baking sheet. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free: Use almond flour
  • Low-Carb: Recipe is naturally low-carb
  • Not Dairy-Free: Contains cottage cheese and Parmesan
  • Meal Prep Tip: Make in batches and store for snacking

Flavor Variations:

  • Mediterranean: Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, lemon zest, sesame seeds
  • Southwest: Add jalapeños, cumin, smoked paprika
  • Everything Bagel: Add bagel seasoning, reduce salt
  • Herb Garden: Mix in fresh chives, dill, parsley
  • Sweet Cinnamon: Swap savory spices for sweetener + cinnamon
  • Indian-Spiced: Add curry powder, turmeric

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 11gFat: 9gFiber: 2g
Keyword Cottage cheese chips
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