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A clear glass bowl filled with homemade Edible Cookie Dough with chocolate chips, with a wooden spoon ready for a scoop.

No-Bake Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (High Protein)

Indulge in a healthier, high-protein take on classic cookie dough! This no-bake treat uses creamy cottage cheese as a base, blended until smooth, and packed with mini chocolate chips for a guilt-free dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 101
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese 2% or 4%, full-fat recommended for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder whey or casein blend works best for texture
  • 1/4 cup oat flour can substitute with almond flour for lower carb
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or honey, or sugar-free liquid sweetener to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-2 tbsp milk almond milk or dairy, as needed for consistency
Mix-ins
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips sugar-free if preferred

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula or Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the cottage cheese into a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy, with no visible curds remaining. This usually takes 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Transfer the smooth cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup (or chosen sweetener) and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine these wet ingredients.
  3. To the bowl, add the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture appears too thick or crumbly, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a soft, pliable cookie dough consistency.
  4. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. For the best texture and flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up slightly. Once chilled, you can enjoy it straight from the bowl, roll it into small cookie dough balls, or press it into a small container.

Notes

This cottage cheese cookie dough is best enjoyed chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can customize this recipe by adding other mix-ins like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or a swirl of peanut butter. For a less sweet option, adjust the amount of maple syrup.