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Cottage Cheese Crisps with Nutritional Yeast

These crispy cottage cheese chips with nutritional yeast are the most delicious savory snack with some extra protein! Each chip has 3 grams of protein and is packed with B vitamins and folate. They are the perfect salty snack to satisfy that potato chip craving yet so nutritious. This recipe makes about 10-12 crisps. {Gluten-Free}
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy snack recipe, high protein snack idea
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 11 chips
Calories 225kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (or higher milkfat) Good Culture or Daisy Brand recommended
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast seasoning or preferred cheese
  • Everything but the Bagel Seasoning for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. This recipe makes 12 crisps and you may need two batches or two cookie sheets.
  • Add cottage cheese and nutritional yeast to a high speed blender (I used a Nutri-Bullet). Blend until almost smooth - doesn't have to be completely whipped just enough to create a flatter mixture on the sheet pan. Add about a tablespoon or two of water if the blender gets stuck.
  • Using a tablespoon or small spoon, add a spoonful of the cottage cheese mixture on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread out the mixture using the back of the spoon so it's about 1/8 inch thick - thin but not thin enough to see the parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle on Everything but the Bagel Seasoning. Be careful not to add too much because the chips will be very salty.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then check for doneness. The crisps should be starting to turn golden around the edges. If they still look pale or wet, continue baking in 5–10 minute increments. If the tops are still soft after about 40 minutes, carefully flip and continue baking for another 10–15 minutes to help them dry out.
    Note: Bake time can vary quite a bit depending on the moisture in your cottage cheese and how thick they are. Some batches may take up to 45–55 minutes.
  • They are done when the edges start to look golden brown/almost burnt. If some are done before others, remove them from the pan and continue baking the rest.
  • Let them rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes. They are best if eaten the day you made them. However, see details below.
    To store: place in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb moisture. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days. To reheat: I recommend air frying for 2-4 minutes at 300 degrees F! stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

Microwave Option

  • Still complete the first 4 steps. Microwave on 50–70% power for 3–4 minutes. Then continue in 30-second increments until:edges look golden.centers look dry (not glossy). Let them sit (this is key). Rest for 2–5 minutes before touching—they crisp as they cool. Carefully peel off parchment and eat right away.

Notes

  • Oven time may vary - everyone's oven is different. 
  • They are very mild in flavor and can be dipped into so many things: hummus, guacamole, salsa, Greek yogurt ranch for more protein, aioli - the sky is the limit!
  • For a really crispy chip, I recommend waiting to take them out just as the edges are turning brown - almost burning. You can always cut off the burnt edges. 
Nutritional information calculated with 2% Good Culture Cottage Cheese.
Entire recipe: 225 calories, 35 grams of protein, 3 grams fiber, 12.5 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fat, 755 mg sodium, 15% DV calcium, 10% DV iron.
Per chip (12 servings): 18 calories, 3 grams of protein, 63 mg sodium, 1 gram carbohydate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 755mg | Fiber: 3g