Edible Protein Pumpkin Cookie Dough
Edible Pumpkin Cookie Dough made with real pumpkin, cottage cheese, warm spices, and chocolate chips. This easy no-bake treat has 11 grams of protein per serving and comes together in minutes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3-4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, pumpkin, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a food processor.
- Blend the ingredients on high until the cottage cheese is a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the protein powder, oat flour, spices, 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 it by the spoonful or as a dip.
Notes
- Do not use all purpose flour (wheat flour). It cannot be eaten raw.
- Adjust the consistency as needed. Protein powders and flours absorb moisture differently. If the dough is too soft, add oat flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste. Protein powders vary in sweetness, so taste the finished dough before adding more maple syrup.
- Nutrition: Nutrition information is calculated using oat flour and will vary if almond flour, sugar-free maple syrup, or other substitutions are used.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
