Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough: The Best High-Protein Edible Cookie Dough
This Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is a creamy, protein-packed edible dessert made with cottage cheese, almond flour, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. It’s naturally sweetened, gluten-free, egg-free, and ready in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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)
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Transfer the blended mixture to a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and peanut butter.
5. Stir until all ingredients are fully combined and a thick cookie dough forms.
6. Fold the chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula.
7. Transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container.
8. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes for the best texture, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months if desired.
Use small-curd cottage cheese for the smoothest texture.
If the dough is too soft, add a little more almond flour.
Customize with chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or sprinkles for different flavors.