Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe
Indulge guilt-free with this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe. This safe-to-eat, no-bake snack combines the creamy goodness of cottage cheese with a few simple ingredients, offering a healthier twist on the classic cookie dough experience. Satisfy your sweet cravings effortlessly while boosting your protein intake.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- To a blender, add the cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and maple syrup and blend until smooth.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add in the almond flour and protein powder. Stir until a dough-like consistency forms. Taste the cottage cheese mixture to ensure the flavors are to your liking.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or a wooden spoon.
- Once the dough is well mixed, you can either enjoy it immediately or refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm it up.
- After chilling, enjoy as is or use a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring loaded cookie scoop to scoop out portions of the cookie dough.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- You can use any type of milk.
- You can use white, milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer.
- After chilling, enjoy as is or use a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring loaded cookie scoop to scoop out portions of the cookie dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 7gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 3mg
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