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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

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This healthy cottage cheese cookie dough is a high-protein, edible dessert that tastes exactly like traditional cookie dough but without the raw eggs or guilt. Creamy, sweet, and loaded with chocolate chips, it’s the perfect nutritious treat that comes together in just 5 minutes!

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter, cashew butter)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons milk of choice (if needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Blend the base: Add cottage cheese, protein powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible cottage cheese curds remaining. The consistency should resemble thick frosting or traditional cookie dough.
  2. Check consistency: The mixture should be thick and scoopable. If it’s too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time and pulse until you reach your desired texture. If it’s too thin (this rarely happens), add a bit more protein powder or refrigerate for 15 minutes to thicken.
  3. Add chocolate chips: Transfer the smooth mixture to a bowl. Fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula, reserving a few to sprinkle on top for presentation.
  4. Taste and adjust: This is your chance to customize! Taste the cookie dough and add more sweetener if desired, an extra splash of vanilla for more flavor, or a tiny bit more salt to enhance the sweetness.
  5. Chill (optional): For the best texture and flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up slightly, making it even more scoopable and cookie-dough-like. However, you can absolutely eat it immediately if you can’t wait!
  6. Serve and enjoy: Scoop into bowls, top with extra chocolate chips, and enjoy with a spoon! Serve with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or pretzels for dipping, or simply eat it straight from the bowl.

Notes

  • Protein powder matters: The brand and type of protein powder significantly affect the final taste. Choose one you genuinely enjoy eating on its own for best results.
  • Blending is key: Make sure to blend until completely smooth – any remaining cottage cheese curds will affect the texture. Be patient and blend for the full 1-2 minutes.
  • Sweetness level: Start with the recommended amount of sweetener and adjust based on your protein powder’s sweetness. Some brands are sweeter than others.
  • Texture preferences: For thicker cookie dough, add an extra tablespoon of protein powder or almond butter. For thinner, dip-like consistency, add milk.
  • Make it chocolate: Use chocolate protein powder and add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for double chocolate cookie dough.

  • Author: Samantha Nelson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup (about ⅓ of recipe)
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 285mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Find it online: https://charmingsnacks.com/cottage-cheese-cookie-dough/