Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe

You’ve gotta try this edible cottage cheese cookie dough! It’s protein-packed, gluten-free, low in carbs, and low in cal-speaking of a win-win! This cookie dough is so rich and sweet simply because it’s made out of cottage cheese, yet nobody would ever believe you were really doing them any good. It’s the perfect guilt-free snack for anyone attempting to stay on that healthy track. Trust me-this treat will have you indulging without any of the guilt!

Cottage cheese is just totally having its moment now. Everything from chocolate cottage cheese ice cream to flatbread, this stuff is literally everywhere on social media. My cottage cheese brownies took TikTok and Instagram by storm, and at that point, I knew I had to try my hand at that viral cottage cheese cookie dough. And trust me, it was love at first bite! It is rich, creamy, and indulgent, just like the real thing; however, it’s packed with protein and is much healthier. I couldn’t keep this recipe to myself; it had to be shared!

Why you will love cookie dough with cottage cheese

High protein: Made with cottage cheese, edible cookie dough is packed with high quality protein. For an extra boost of protein, this recipe also includes protein powder. But also if you don’t use it, your dessert is going to have plenty of protein from the cheese.

Healthy and diet-friendly: . Unlike regular cookie dough, this cottage cheese dip is healthy and good for you. High protein, low carb, keto friendly, low calorie, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and perfect for weight loss.

Quick and easy: You only need 5 minutes to whip up a bowl of creamy cottage cheese cookie dough. Blend cottage cheese with maple syrup, add almond flour with protein powder and enjoy with chocolate chips. No baking, no cooking, it’s so easy to make at home.

Rich and tasty: Dig a spoon straight into the bowl and you’ll be amazed. Love at first taste, this healthy cookie dough recipe is creamy, nutty, rich and oh so satisfying. It will feel like eating the real thing, but healthy and guilt-free.

Ingredients & Substitutes

Cottage Cheese: Now, the recipe calls for small curd cottage cheese made from whole milk, but you can easily make use of low-fat versions of the same. However, I would recommend going with higher fat percentages as it is significantly richer and has a better mouthfeel. Anything in between 2% to 4% works beautifully.

Almond Flour: This will contribute a fantastic texture and nutty flavor to your cookie dough. Almond flour is gluten-free, low carb, keto-friendly, and full of nutrients. And to your delight, it can be safely eaten raw!

But adding a scoop of protein powder will increase the amount of protein, as well as flavor and texture. I use vanilla whey, but you can use vegan protein, casein, or any combination of whey and casein. That’s what I actually prefer to use-it’s just so delicious. And if you do not have vanilla, just leave it off and add extra almond flour.

Maple Syrup: Just a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup gives the cookie dough that sweet flavor without adding refined sugar to it. You could also opt for honey, agave syrup, date syrup, or even a calorie-free sweetener when you prefer it.

Vanilla Extract: The cottage cheese dessert just simmers with that cookie flavor when you add in the vanilla extract.

Chocolate Chips: I always recommend using extra dark chocolate chips without added sugar for the best nutrition. However, go ahead and use whatever chocolate you prefer. Milk chocolate chips are yummy, though-they can’t begin to approach the nutritional power of dark chocolate!

How to make cottage cheese cookie dough Recipe

STEP 1 – Mix: In a blender or food processor, mix together cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, continue to blend until you obtain the desired consistency.

STEP 2 – Mix: In a mixing bowl, pour in the mixed mixture; then add the almond flour and protein powder. Mix well until all the dry ingredients are well incorporated and the dough becomes smooth. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Enjoy it as is or let it sit in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Storage Directions

You can dig into the cottage cheese cookie dough right away, or you can make it ahead and freeze it. Keep leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Alternatively, you can scoop out the freshly made dough into bite-sized pieces or balls and freeze them. Then, when you feel like indulging, just grab out a portion and thaw it for a bit until it becomes creamy. Or if you feel adventurous, go ahead and enjoy them straight from the freezer for some healthy edible cookie dough bites!

Tips for the viral cottage cheese cookie dough Recipe

I have used both nonfat and regular cottage cheese in cookie dough, and they do work fine, but I would find that whole milk cottage cheese truly makes the dough. It gives such rich flavors and a richly creamy texture. My very first preference has always been 4% small curd cottage cheese. It blends up super smooth and packs in a ton of flavor. The best I have found is Good Culture cottage cheese.

If you’d like an alternative to almond flour, you might substitute coconut flour, although you use less. Coconut flour contains a lot of liquid; therefore, you would only need a third to half a cup. Many are also curious about oat flour as an option, which is safe, use it fine, and you can just use it raw. But oat flour is more sticky than almond flour; therefore, I prefer almonds for the best texture.

Panic not if you do not happen to have some protein powder lying around-the almond flour will substitute just fine. Protein powders are usually scented with a type of flavoring, so it is going to depend on whether that flavor is very strong; if it is, you are going to want an extra drizzle of maple syrup.

Replace the maple syrup with a sugar-free syrup or a calorie-free sweetener to make this low-carb, keto-friendly cottage cheese cookie dough. Because the recipe already has almond flour and protein powder, the rest of the ingredients are really not that high in carbs either. And don’t forget to choose some zero-carb chocolate chips with no added sugar to keep it keto-friendly!

Feel free to get creative and make this recipe your own! Add in all the mix-ins you would like: peanut butter, chopped peanuts, almonds, cranberries, or even bits of protein bars. You can reconstitute this easy dip into soft cookies or protein balls for a fun modification. Have fun experimenting with these flavors!

Serving ideas

It’s awesome because the protein cookie dough has become a go-to for those late-night treats post-my workouts; it’s great to snack on when I feel hungry; heck, it can even be a fun breakfast. There are just so many amazing ways to eat it that I tend to just reach out for my spoon and dig right in. Seriously, I just can’t get enough of those spoonfuls – every one hits the spot, and they totally satisfy my cravings!