Description
A delicious and nutritious twist on classic cookie dough, made with cottage cheese for a creamy and protein-rich treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or sugar-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes (optional).
- Scoop and enjoy straight from the bowl or serve in dessert cups with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Notes
For a vegan version, swap cottage cheese with silken tofu and maple syrup with agave nectar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cookie dough, healthy dessert, cottage cheese, no bake dessert, high protein
