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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

Delicious Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy a nutritious and protein-rich Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough that satisfies sweet cravings without guilt.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough, easy cookie dough, guilt-free dessert, healthy snacks, no refined sugar, protein dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup cottage cheese well-drained
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup natural sweetener honey, maple syrup, or agave
  • ½ cup nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Drain the cottage cheese thoroughly in a fine mesh sieve for about 10 minutes.
  • Combine well-drained cottage cheese, almond flour, rolled oats, natural sweetener, nut butter, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix for 2-3 minutes until thick and chunky.
  • Add baking soda and a pinch of salt, mixing for another minute to incorporate.
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts until well distributed.
  • Taste the dough and adjust sweetness if necessary, then mix again.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Once chilled, portion the dough into small balls and arrange them on a serving plate.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for a week.

Notes

For best results, drain the cottage cheese well and look for high-quality chocolate chips or nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.5mg