This easy and delicious Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough recipe is a protein-packed dessert that’s naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and healthier than traditional edible cookie dough. It’s a Tik Tok viral sensation and must try!
Cottage cheese has been a popular recipe add-in lately, and I love the trend!
Adding cottage cheese to things like cottage cheese cookie dough, cottage cheese pancakes, and cottage cheese scrambled eggs gives them extra protein and makes them super creamy and tasty at the same time. It’s a win-win!
This edible no-bake cookie dough recipe with cottage cheese has been featured around the web recently on TikTok and Instagram, so I had to try (and perfect) my own version and share it with you.
What I came up with is this high-protein, gluten-free, low-sugar cookie dough snack that tastes just like the real thing but with a smoother, creamier texture.
No Bake High Protein Cookie Dough
- Easy and Quick Recipe – With your food processor, a mixing bowl, and a spoon, you can have cottage cheese cookie dough mixed up in just a few minutes. You can eat it right away, but the texture gets better if you let it chill for about half an hour first. Try to be patient!
- A Lighter, Healthier Treat –You can feel good about eating a big scoop of this edible cookie dough because it’s made with wholesome ingredients!
- Family Friendly – Edible protein cookie dough is not just for grown-ups; kids will love it too!
Looking for more no-bake snacks? Try my healthy Oatmeal Balls, Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites, fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark, or easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this healthier cookie dough snack:
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Almond Flour: Almond flour keeps this recipe gluten-free, plus it provides more nutrients and protein than wheat flour would.
- Protein Powder: I suggest using your favorite vanilla protein powder for this recipe. The flavor of the protein will show up in the final product, so be sure it’s one you enjoy.
- Cottage Cheese: The secret ingredient in this healthy, edible cookie dough! You can use any type of cottage cheese here, but you’ll have the best results using large curd 4% milkfat cottage cheese. Low-fat cottage cheese works but won’t be quite as creamy.
- Maple Syrup: This is our all-natural sweetener for this recipe. Pure maple syrup also gives this cookie dough so much more flavor than plain sugar.
- Vanilla Extract: For the classic chocolate chip cookie dough flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: You can’t make edible cookie dough without chocolate chips! I’m using regular semi-sweet morsels here, but feel free to use sugar-free chocolate chips, mini chips, or other flavors of baking chips, too.
How To Make Easy Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Tip!
Try adding a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter to this cookie dough recipe for even more deliciousness!
Recipe Tips
- Blending is key. This cookie dough wouldn’t be so creamy and dreamy with chunks of cottage cheese in it. Use a food processor or a blender to make the cheese nice and smooth.
- It will be sticky. This high-protein cookie dough recipe has a bit more moisture in it than traditional cookie dough, so expect the texture to be a little bit sticky. You can add extra almond flour or protein powder as needed to get the consistency you like.
- Try substitutions. I have not tested all possibilities, but once you have this recipe down, you can adjust it to suit your preferences or the things you have in the pantry. If you do, be sure to leave a comment with your results!
Storing Tips
Refrigerate your cookie dough and store it in an airtight container for up to a week. You might want to stir it before eating if the ingredients have separated at all.
You can also freeze this recipe for longer storage. Scoop the dough into balls with a cookie scoop and freeze them on a parchment lined baking sheet until solid. Then, transfer the frozen cookie dough to a freezer bag or container. Cottage cheese cookie dough will keep for up to 3 months this way.
How to Eat Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
You can enjoy this edible protein packed cookie dough in a variety of different ways. Here are some fun ideas:
- With a spoon – You don’t necessarily need to be fancy about it. Grab a spoon and dig in!
- In Balls – If you plan to store the cookie dough to eat later, scoop it into balls. You can then store them in the fridge or the freezer to grab and go.
- In a Sundae – Top a scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt with a few dollops of cookie dough. Add some chocolate syrup, and you’ll end up with a healthier version of cookie dough ice cream.
- For Breakfast – Add yogurt, fresh berries, and nuts.
- As a Dip – The consistency of this cookie dough is loose enough that you can enjoy it as a sweet dip! Try it with fruit slices or graham crackers.
Recipe FAQs
Can I bake this cottage cheese cookie dough?
This recipe is designed to be a no-bake cookie dough recipe, and it will not bake up properly into cookies. If you’re set on baking today, I’d suggest trying my wholesome Morning Glory Muffins.
Can I use small curd cottage cheese?
You can! Small curd cottage cheese has a bit more moisture than large curd does, so you may need to add extra almond flour to get the right consistency in your cookie dough.
More Recipes with Chocolate Chips!
Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies
Cannoli Dip
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe With Chocolate Ganache
Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Enjoy this decadent but healthier no-bake cottage cheese cookie dough! If you really love it, I suggest making a double batch and keeping it in the freezer!
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (240 g) cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (200 g) almond flour
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate
Instructions
- In a large food processor or high speed blender, add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla extract and puree until smooth.
- Add the pureed cottage cheese to a large bowl, then stir in almond flour and the vanilla protein powder until the mixture is thick and sticky. Stir in the chocolate chips
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Notes:
- Nutrition details: The exact nutrition facts for this recipe will vary based on the type of protein powder that you use for the recipe.
- Blending is key. This cookie dough wouldn’t be so creamy and dreamy with chunks of cottage cheese in it. Use a food processor or a blender to make the cheese nice and smooth.
- It will be sticky. This high-protein cookie dough recipe has a bit more moisture in it than traditional cookie dough, so expect the texture to be a little bit sticky. You can add extra almond flour or protein powder as needed to get the consistency you like.
- Storage: Keep the cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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