Are you craving some cookie dough but want a healthier version? Then this easy cottage cheese cookie dough is just what you need! It’s gluten-free, egg-free, and naturally sweetened, and you just need 10 minutes to whip this tasty edible cookie dough with only 7 simple ingredients.
No Bake Edible Cookie Dough
I’m totally obsessed with homemade cottage cheese, but honestly, I was ready to try something new besides my usual cottage cheese scramble (which my mom always makes with the leftovers!).
So, when I came across the viral cottage cheese cookie dough, I just had to give it a shot—and wow, it completely blew me away!
Since it’s no-bake, there’s no fussing with raw eggs or messy baking, and the cottage cheese adds this amazing creamy texture while packing in extra nutrients.
You can dig right in with a spoon, top it on fruit or yogurt, or even spread it on toast for a fun twist.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese: The star of the recipe and the base of this dough, cottage cheese gives it a creamy texture and packs a protein punch. I highly recommend using full-fat cottage cheese for this recipe, but if you grab low-fat instead, it’ll still turn out great.
- Almond flour: Almond flour thickens the dough while adding a subtle nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
- Peanut butter: Peanut butter brings a rich, nutty taste and a bit of healthy fat for extra creaminess.
- Chocolate protein powder: This not only boosts the protein content but also adds a rich, chocolatey flavor that makes the cottage cheese cookie dough even more delicious.
- Maple syrup: I didn’t use refined sugar to keep this recipe healthy! Maple syrup naturally sweetens the cookie dough without any refined sugar.
- Vanilla extract: It gives the dough that classic cookie dough vibe.
- A pinch of salt: Just enough to balance the sweetness.
- Chocolate chips: cookie dough is simply incomplete without chocolate chips! I use low-sugar dark chocolate chips for this recipe.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Blend: Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla essence to your food processor or high-speed blender, and blend until completely smooth.
Mix in the rest of the ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the blended mixture with almond flour, peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, and salt. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold in the chocolate chips gently to keep them intact. Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein cookie dough!
Chill (optional): If you prefer a firmer consistency, refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Nut butter: For a different flavor, feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter.
- Add-ins: Beyond chocolate chips, you can mix in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Sweetener alternatives: Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey, agave syrup, or even refined sugar if you don’t have any dietary restrictions.
- Vegan: You can swap out cottage cheese for a dairy-free alternative like almond or coconut-based cream cheese for a vegan cookie dough version.
- Protein powder: The viral cottage cheese cookie dough recipe calls for vanilla protein powder, but I had chocolate on hand. It tastes great, but you can use whatever protein powder you have.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Use different nut butter: For a different flavor, feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter.
- Add-ins: Beyond chocolate chips, you can add mix-ins like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Dairy-free option: Swap out the cottage cheese for a dairy-free alternative like almond or coconut-based cream cheese for a vegan-friendly version.
- Serving ideas: This cookie dough is great on its own, but you can also pair it with apple slices, spread it on whole-grain crackers, or add a spoonful to your favorite smoothie bowl.
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Viral cottage cheese pancake
- Cottage cheese icecream
- Cottage cheese scramble
- Cottage cheese cookies
- Cottage cheese alfredo
