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Scooped cottage cheese cookie dough in serving bowls

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough – Healthy Twist With 14g Protein


  • Author: Natalie
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This edible cottage cheese cookie dough is the ultimate protein-packed dessert! It’s gluten-free, egg-free, naturally sweetened and comes together in just 10 minutes with 7 simple ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese

2 Tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup fine almond flour

1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

½ cup chocolate chips


Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, blend together the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the almond flour, protein powder, and peanut butter until well incorporated.

3. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother texture and slightly less almond flour.

This dough can be rolled into bites or eaten straight with a spoon.

Freezes well for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 231
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 171mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg