Description

This Tasty Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is a healthy, no-bake treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the guilt. Made with protein-rich cottage cheese, almond flour, peanut butter, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, this dough can be enjoyed as is or used as a dip or topping. The addition of chocolate chips adds delightful bursts of sweetness, making it an indulgent yet nutritious snack option.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
3 tbsp maple syrup
1.5 tsp vanilla extract (preferably Simply Organic)

Dry Ingredients

1 cup almond flour (preferably blanched for a finer texture)
1/4 cup protein powder
pinch of salt

Add-ins

1 tbsp peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (mini chips recommended for even distribution)

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Instructions

Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or food processor to blend these ingredients until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no large curds left.
Add Dry Ingredients: To the smooth cottage cheese mixture, add 1 cup of almond flour, 1/4 cup of protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined into a uniform dough-like consistency.
Incorporate Peanut Butter: Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (creamy or crunchy depending on preference) into the dough and mix well to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed within the dough without melting them.
Chill and Serve: For best texture and taste, refrigerate the cookie dough for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy it straight from the bowl or use it as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.

Notes

This recipe requires no baking and is quick to prepare, making it perfect for a last-minute treat.
Using blanched almond flour creates a finer texture, but regular almond flour works as well.
Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for variation.
Mini chocolate chips help distribute chocolate flavor evenly without overwhelming large chunks.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This cookie dough is safe to consume raw as it contains no eggs or raw flour.