COTTAGE CHEESE COOKIE DOUGH (VIRAL HIGH PROTEIN SNACK)
This viral cottage cheese cookie dough is creamy, sweet, and packed with protein while using simple ingredients. Made without raw flour or eggs, it's a quick no-bake snack that tastes like classic cookie dough.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons extra mini chocolate chips
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
Blend the Wet Ingredients
- Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
- Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in the almond flour, cinnamon, and salt until a thick cookie dough forms.
Add the Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Chill
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 15–20 minutes for a firmer texture, or enjoy immediately for a softer consistency.
Serve
- Spoon into small bowls and top with extra chocolate chips and a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- High Protein: Cottage cheese and peanut butter make this creamy snack naturally rich in protein.
- No-Bake: No oven is needed, making this an easy snack for busy days.
- Safe Cookie Dough: This version contains no raw eggs or untreated flour, making it suitable for eating as prepared.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days and stir before serving.
- Customize: Use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, mini white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or unsweetened coconut.