No-Bake Cottage Cheese Protein Cookie Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Protein Cookie Dough is a no-bake, high-protein dessert that combines creamy cottage cheese with peanut butter, protein powder, and a touch of sweetness, creating a deliciously healthy treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while boosting your protein intake.
- Author: Luna
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (regular or sugar-free)
- Pinch of sea salt for flavor depth
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour for a thicker consistency
- Cinnamon or nutmeg for a spice twist
- Chopped nuts or seeds for added texture
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese, peanut butter or almond butter, vanilla protein powder, honey or maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract.
- Mix Until Smooth: Stir thoroughly using a spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. For a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese beforehand, especially if the curds are large.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and any other optional add-ins like sea salt, coconut flour, cinnamon, or chopped nuts to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Adjust Texture and Sweetness: Taste the dough and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or syrup if desired. Add coconut flour to thicken the dough if a firmer consistency is preferred.
- Serve or Chill: Enjoy immediately for a soft and creamy cookie dough texture, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to achieve a firmer, scoopable consistency.
Notes
- Blending the cottage cheese before mixing can improve texture.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips for a lower sugar option.
- Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is quick and requires no baking, perfect for a healthy snack anytime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half the recipe (~100g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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