Description
Indulgent Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough brings protein-packed sweetness to classic comfort treats. Rich creamy notes blend seamlessly with classic chocolate chips, creating a guilt-free snack perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Protein and Sweeteners:
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, thoroughly puree cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until achieving a completely smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate almond flour and protein powder directly into the wet mixture, blending until a cohesive dough forms with no dry pockets.
- Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture using a spatula.
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance texture and flavor intensity if desired.
- Portion the cookie dough into small servings using a cookie scoop or spoon, creating bite-sized delights ready for immediate consumption.
- For optimal enjoyment, consume within 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, maintaining freshness and creamy texture.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist that adds extra protein and creamy texture.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips to make this recipe diabetes-friendly and lower in sugar content.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or maple to create unique flavor variations that keep the recipe exciting.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the cookie dough’s consistency and develop deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg