Description
Delicious and healthy Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough that’s perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert. Made with cottage cheese, almond flour, protein powder, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, this no-bake treat combines creamy texture with rich chocolate chips for an irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup fine almond flour
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and natural peanut butter. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, forming a dough-like consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon to evenly distribute them without breaking.
- Store the Cookie Dough: Place the cookie dough in an airtight container and refrigerate. This helps the dough firm up and keeps it fresh for snacking.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour and peanut butter with oat flour and sunflower seed butter.
- You can swap maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- Ensure to use fine almond flour for best texture; coarse almond meal may alter consistency.
- The dough can be eaten as is or formed into balls to serve.
- Store refrigerated and consume within 4-5 days for optimal freshness.
