Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

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This protein-packed cottage cheese cookie dough is a delicious way to fulfill your sweet craving with wholesome, simple ingredients. Creamy, rich, and easy to make, it’s the perfect guilt-free indulgence!
This cookie dough for edible cottage cheese is the ultimate high-protein treat! It’s gluten-free, egg-free, and sweetened with natural ingredients. Perfect for a wholesome indulgence.

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PREPARATION TIME:

PREP TIME : 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME : 5 minutes

Ingredients for Edible Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for extra creaminess)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (for natural sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for a grain-free option)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark, milk, or sugar-free)

Edible Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Instructions

  1. Puree the Cottage Cheese: In a food processor or blender, puree the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Transfer the pureed cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Stir in the maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until a thick cookie dough consistency is achieved. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Chill (Optional): For a more firm texture, chill the dough in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  6. Enjoy! Scoop and eat as is, or roll into bite-sized cookie dough balls. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes:

  • Flour Options: Oat flour gives a tender, dough-like cookie texture, but it works great as an almond flour version. Be careful to not use regular all-purpose flour unless it has been heat-treated so that you can consume it raw in the batter.
  • Sweetener Swap: Maple syrup or honey gives the batter a natural sweetness, but you can replace those with agave syrup or the sugar-free kind like monk fruit syrup.
  • Texture Tip: For the smoothest dough, blend the cottage cheese thoroughly until no lumps remain before mixing with the dry ingredients.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to a month—just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
  • Add-Ins: Get creative! Try adding chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor and crunch.

Nutrition Information

Calories: ~180
Protein: ~10g
Carbohydrates: ~20g
Fiber: ~2g
Sugar: ~8g
Fat: ~7g
Saturated Fat: ~3g

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