🥄 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella (shredded)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (for flavor)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 scoop unflavored or cheese-flavored protein powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
Optional (for extra crunch):
- 1–2 tbsp cornstarch
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make dough
- Melt mozzarella slightly (microwave ~30–40 sec until soft)
- Mix with cheddar, egg, and protein powder
- Add almond flour and spices
- Knead into a soft dough
2. Shape
- Roll into thin ropes or small puff shapes (like Cheetos)
- Keep them small for crispiness
3. Cook
Oven method:
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F)
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp
Air fryer:
- 180°C for 8–10 minutes
- Shake halfway
🧀 Cheese Coating (Optional but 🔥)
Mix:
- 1 tbsp powdered cheddar or parmesan
- Pinch paprika + salt
Sprinkle over hot “Cheetos”
💪 Protein (approx)
- ~20–30g protein total batch
🔥 Tips for Best Texture
- Make them thin → crispier
- Let cool fully → they harden and crunch more
- Use part-skim cheese to keep fats lower
- Add a little baking powder (pinch) for puffiness
🍽️ Flavor Variations
- Flamin’ hot: add cayenne + chili powder
- BBQ: add smoked paprika + sweetener
- Nacho cheese: add nutritional yeast
