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This edible Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough<\/strong> is the best high-protein snack or dessert. It’s easy to make with just 7 naturally gluten-free ingredients in under 10 minutes. Grab a spoon and dig in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sweet treat<\/strong> – This cookie dough may look and taste like an indulgent dessert, but I promise it’s made with simple, better-for-you ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No-bake<\/strong> – The 7 simple ingredients you need are all safe to eat raw. Just mix the dough, grab a spoon, and dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High-protein<\/strong> – Thanks to cottage cheese and protein powder, this cookie dough is naturally high in protein while tasting like the real deal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Table of Contents<\/h2>
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!<\/a><\/li>
Protein Cookie Dough Ingredients <\/a><\/li>
How to Make Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough<\/a><\/li>
Erin’s Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/li>
Adjust the Texture<\/a><\/li>
Edible Cookie Dough FAQs<\/a><\/li>
Storage<\/a><\/li>
More High-Protein Snacks<\/a><\/li>
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
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I don’t know about you, but my algorithm keeps showing me videos of high-protein recipes that stir cottage cheese into absolutely any snack, dessert, or meal you can think of. And, honestly, I’m all for it! As cottage cheese’s #1 fan, I don’t need an excuse to add it to my egg salad recipes<\/a>, batches of chocolatey brownies<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve been loving this high-protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough for a post-workout snack and late-night sweet treat, too. The recipe combines cottage cheese with simple ingredients—almond flour, protein powder, and maple syrup, among others—to create something rich, creamy, and more satisfying than baked cookies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, and did I mention how it’s perfect for the whole family? The kids will love this sweet, chocolate chip-loaded snack, while you’ll enjoy its richness and better-for-you ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Protein Cookie Dough Ingredients <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cottage cheese<\/strong> – You’ll always find cottage cheese in my fridge because it’s a protein-packed ingredient I can blend into a creamy dip<\/a>, add to a hearty lasagna<\/a>, or, in this case, transform into a sweet treat. I recommend using full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for the creamiest results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almond flour <\/strong>– <\/strong>It’s safe to eat raw, makes the dough soft, and adds a subtle nutty flavor. I do not recommend making any substitutions here. I tested this recipe with coconut flour, but it made the dough taste way too coconutty and completely threw off the texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanilla protein powder <\/strong>– I really wanted the cookie dough to be filling, so I added a scoop of my favorite vanilla-flavored whey protein powder. Feel free to change up the flavor if you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chocolate chips<\/strong> – I love how the chocolate chips make the cookie dough feel extra indulgent. Sweet, semi-sweet, dark, or vegan chocolate chips all work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This list is to provide further clarification on a few of the ingredients. See recipe card below for the full ingredient list. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Change the sweetener<\/strong> – Honey, agave, or another low-calorie liquid sweetener will work in place of the maple syrup. Also, brown sugar is optional, so feel free to leave it out if you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oat flour substitute<\/strong> – You might<\/em> be able to get away with using oat flour<\/a> as a substitute for the almond flour. Start with 1 cup, then add more as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ditch the protein<\/strong> – Omit the protein powder if you want this to taste more like classic cookie dough and less like a “protein-y” dessert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add-in ideas<\/strong> – If chocolate chips aren’t your thing, fold in peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds), dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or cherries), or cocoa nibs instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to Make Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Process the wet ingredients.<\/strong> Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla to a food processor, and pulse until completely smooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Add dry ingredients. <\/strong>Transfer the wet mixture to a large bowl. Add the almond flour, brown sugar, and protein powder, then use a rubber spatula to stir everything together. Fold in the chocolate chips at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Serve or chill. <\/strong>Either enjoy the cookie dough right away or, for the best texture, refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Transfer the cookie dough to a small bowl or portion it into jars, then enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Erin’s Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Is the dough grainy?<\/strong> The cottage cheese likely wasn’t blended long enough. The wet mixture needs to be completely smooth before it’s combined with the dry ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Does it taste too sweet?<\/strong> Next time, reduce the maple syrup or skip the brown sugar. Using dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs instead of milk chocolate can also balance sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes makes a big difference. <\/strong>After chilling, the dough will be firm, more flavorful, and easier to scoop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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My Pro Tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adjust the Texture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If the cookie dough is too thick or dry<\/strong>, stir in a small drizzle of maple syrup or milk. Too soft?<\/strong> Add one tablespoon of almond flour at a time until it firms up. Remember, you aren’t baking anything, so there are no strict measurement requirements. Do what feels right!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Edible Cookie Dough FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Is it safe to eat raw cookie dough?<\/strong>
In this case, yes! This cookie dough recipe is completely safe to eat raw because it doesn’t contain raw eggs or flour.<\/p> <\/div>
<\/strong>Can I use this dough to bake cookies?<\/strong>
You’d likely end up with a big mess rather than cookies if you tried baking this dough. I’d recommend trying my almond flour chocolate cookies<\/a> or my flourless chocolate chip cookies<\/a> instead. They’re meant to be baked!<\/p> <\/div>
<\/strong>How much protein is in cottage cheese cookie dough?<\/strong>
There are approximately 13 grams of protein per serving, but this could vary depending on the specific ingredients you use.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Refrigerator: <\/strong>Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer: <\/strong>The best way to freeze edible cookie dough is to roll it into bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen solid, transfer the balls to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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