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Keto Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots
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Keto Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots Recipe

Soft, chewy, and bursting with garlic flavor, these Keto Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots are a healthy low-carb alternative to the classic pizzeria favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 10 knots
Course: Appetizer, Side, Snack
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour — 1½ cups ≈ 144 g
  • Substitute: sunflower seed flour for nut-free; note texture may change.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese — 1 cup ≈ 240 g, blended smooth
  • Substitute: ricotta; for dairy-free use a thick plant-based cottage-style alternative — texture will differ.
  • Shredded mozzarella — 1 cup ≈ 112 g, packed
  • Substitute: dairy-free shredded cheese for vegan option.
  • Large egg — 1 room temperature
  • Substitute: flax egg for egg-free — expect slightly different texture.
  • Baking powder — 1 tsp ≈ 4 g
  • Garlic powder — 1 tsp ≈ 3 g
  • Fine salt — ½ tsp ≈ 3 g
  • Olive oil or melted butter — 2 tbsp ≈ 30 ml for brushing + 1 tsp extra to oil hands (optional)
  • Use avocado oil if you prefer neutral flavor.
  • Fresh garlic minced — 1–2 cloves for brushing/topping (optional, to taste)
  • Fresh parsley chopped — 2 tbsp (≈ 6–8 g) for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt.
  3. Blend cottage cheese until smooth; mix with mozzarella + egg.
  4. Combine with dry mix until dough forms.
  5. Shape into ropes, tie into knots, place on tray.
  6. Brush with butter/oil + garlic. Bake 15–18 mins until golden.
  7. Brush again and garnish with parsley.