Quick Description
This Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is a high-protein, low-sugar, no-bake treat that tastes like dessert but fuels your goals.
It’s creamy, sweet, satisfying, and made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, protein powder, and almond flour — giving you the perfect edible cookie dough texture without butter, eggs, or guilt.
Ideal for weight loss, high-protein lifestyles, muscle recovery, late-night cravings, or a quick post-workout sweet fix.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients List
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat depending on your diet)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar-free syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- Pinch of salt
Mix-ins
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips
(or regular mini chocolate chips depending on your plan)
Instructions
Step 1: Blend the Base
In a blender or food processor, combine:
- Cottage cheese
- Maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup)
- Vanilla extract
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in:
- Protein powder
- Almond flour
- Pinch of salt
Stir until a thick cookie-dough texture forms.
If the dough is too thin → add an extra tablespoon of almond flour.
If too thick → add 1 teaspoon milk or water.
Step 3: Add the Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spoon or spatula.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Step 4: Chill
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes for the flavors to develop and the dough to firm up.
Enjoy straight from the bowl or portion into jars.
Additional Notes
- Use lactose-free cottage cheese if needed.
- For keto → use full-fat cottage cheese + sugar-free syrup + sugar-free chocolate chips.
- For WW/Slimming → use non-fat cottage cheese + sugar-free syrup.
Texture becomes firmer after chilling.
Dietary Info
- High-Protein
- Low-Carb / Keto-friendly option
- Gluten-Free
- No-Bake
- Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
- Cottage cheese: Use smooth blended cottage cheese for best texture.
- Almond flour: Can substitute oat flour for non-keto version.
- Protein powder: Whey makes it soft; casein makes it thicker.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup, honey, sugar-free syrup, or monk-fruit all work.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Chocolate Chunk Version:
Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder + dark chocolate chunks.
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
Add 1–2 tablespoons peanut butter.
Cookie & Cream Dough:
Add crushed sugar-free chocolate cookies.
Birthday Cake Dough:
Add sugar-free sprinkles + almond extract.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerator: 4–5 days in airtight container
- Freezer: Up to 2 months; thaw before eating
Great for meal prep and portion control.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
(Varies based on brands used)
Calories: 150–180
Protein: 16–20g
Fat: 7–10g
Carbs: 5–8g
