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This cottage cheese cookie dough is the perfect high-protein dessert to beat your sweet tooth. If you’re guilty of sneaking a spoonful of traditional cookie dough- you’ve just gotta try my version of this viral recipe!
Cottage cheese is having a real moment on social media, isn’t it!? Honestly, it deserves it. It’s high protein content and mild, creamy flavor makes it perfect for tons of different recipes, like a protein-packed snack.
This no-bake delicious sweet treat is simple to make, just like my Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse. Here’s why you’ll love it!
- Protein-packed. This high protein edible cookie dough recipe is made with high protein ingredients like protein powder and cottage cheese. About a half cup serving has 12 grams of protein, making it a great high-protein snack!
- Cookie dough- need I say more? Is there anything better than eating cookie dough by the spoonful? This dessert is SO yummy.
- Safe to eat. I hate to say it, you risk getting sick when you eat raw cookie dough. This cookie dough has no raw egg and no raw flour, so it’s totally safe to eat! Plus it has extra protein!
- Endless flavor variations. Add a scoop of peanut butter for a PB version, a spoonful of cocoa powder for a chocolate cookie dough, or swap in white chocolate chips. Turn it into any of your favorite cookie flavors!
PS- check out all of my cottage cheese recipes here!
Ingredients
This delish high protein dessert only calls for a few simple ingredients! Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions.
- Cottage cheese: My favorite cottage cheese is Good Culture, but you can use any brand that you like! I recommend whole milk cottage cheese vs. low-fat cottage cheese, but either will work.
- Almond flour or blended oats: Almond flour adds a nice nuttiness, protein and some fiber to the dough. I also love to make my own oat flour by blending up oats for this recipe (it’s a little lower protein).
- Vanilla protein powder: Use whatever protein powder you enjoy here. Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla is my personal favorite.
- Maple syrup: Or honey! You could also use brown sugar for more classic cookie dough flavor.
- Mini chocolate chips: Any will work, but minis are my favorite. You can also sub in white or dark chocolate chips too.
- Vanilla extract: A must for that classic cookie dough flavor!
- Pinch of salt. To balance out the sweetness.
Variation ideas
- Peanut butter cookie dough: Add 1-2 tbsp of peanut butter or peanut butter powder.
- Monster cookie dough: Instead of chocolate chips, add mini M&M’s for a monster cookie dough version.
- Chocolate cookie dough: Add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder for a delicious chocolatey cookie dough situation.
- Cottage cheese cookie dough bark: Spread your finished cookie dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and top with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 hours and slice into bark!
How To Make Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
- Add cottage cheese to blender. Combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor.
- Blend. Blend ingredients on high until cottage cheese mixture is a smooth consistency.
- Combine with dry ingredients. Transfer to a medium sized bowl and stir in protein powder, almond flour and chocolate chips. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Finish and enjoy! Taste test and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter or more almond flour if you want a firmer texture. Enjoy by the spoonful, roll into bite-sized balls or use as a dip for sliced fruit like apples or pears.
How To Store
- Fridge: Store for 4-5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Freezer: For longer storage, scoop with a cookie scoop or roll into balls and freeze on a sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and store for up to 2 months. Defrost before enjoying.
FAQ
All purpose flour is not safe to be eaten raw and needs to be heat treated first. I recommend using almond flour or blending rolled oats to make your own oat flour for this recipe. Coconut flour would likely work too but will have a different taste and texture.
Nope! Cottage cheese has such a mild flavor that it just adds a great creamy flavor and protein to this sweet treat.
Every brand of cottage cheese tends to have different amounts of moisture. If your final product is too “wet” for your preferences, add an extra tablespoon at a time of protein powder or almond flour until you reach the consistency that you like best.
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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour, or blended oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend ingredients on high until cottage cheese is a smooth consistency.
- Transfer to a medium sized bowl and stir in protein powder, almond flour and chocolate chips. Mix until thoroughly combined. Taste test and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter or more almond flour if you prefer a thicker texture.
- Enjoy by the spoonful or as a dip!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
Is the nutrition gor the whole bowl?
This makes about 5 servings
Ideas for a different flour (almond allergy)? Thanks!
Any flour that is safe to eat raw (heat treated, nut flour, etc) would work! Maybe coconut flour?
How big is a serving? Love that you include the nutrition for your recipes!
These calories don’t add up. Using 2% cottage cheese and a protein powder that’s 170cal (per serving), it’s about 400 calories per serving (divided into 5 servings, as noted at the top of your recipe).
I just re-calculated this and while everyone’s ingredients will differ, I’m still getting right around 250 calories per serving.