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High Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
We’ve cracked the code on the viral TikTok cottage cheese cookie dough recipe to make it even easier and more delicious! This protein-packed, healthy cookie dough is ready in under 5 minutes and perfect for having in the fridge when those sweet cravings hit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 oz tub cottage cheese small or large curd, 453 g
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar can sub sugar-free alternative, like Truvia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL
- 1 coop vanilla protein powder 40 g
- 1½ cups almond meal 120 g
- ½ cup chocolate chips 90 g
Instructions
- Blend: Add cottage cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and protein powder to a blender. Blitz until smooth and creamy.
- Stir: Stir in almond meal and chocolate chips.
- Chill: For the best results, cover and chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.
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Notes
- Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze it for longer storage. Divide it into single-serving containers or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before freezing. Thaw in the fridge before enjoying.
- Use your preferred protein, whether whey, plant-based, or another variety. Just make sure the flavor will complement the taste of your cookie dough (you can also omit the protein powder if you prefer).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving (about 2 heaping tablespoons)
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5.4g
(2%)
Protein
4.3g
(9%)
Fat
3.2g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1.4g
(7%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
4.2g
(8%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
48mg
(267%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (about 2 heaping tablespoons) | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 9% |
| Fat | 3.2g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4.2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 48mg | 267% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.