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A bowl of cottage cheese cookie dough with chocolate chips, served in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon.

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

Amelia
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
  • ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit sweetener
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional, dark or sugar-free)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional, for extra protein)
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)

Instructions
 

Blend the Cottage Cheese:

  • Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder (if using), and cinnamon (if using).

Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients:

  • Add blended cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and sweetener to the dry ingredients. Mix until a thick dough forms.

Fold in Chocolate Chips:

  • Gently fold in chocolate chips or other add-ins like peanut butter or cocoa powder.

Chill (Optional):

  • Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up the dough.

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Enjoy as-is, roll into bite-sized balls, or use as a dip for fruit and crackers.

Notes

  • Pro Tip: Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth texture. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • Storage:
    • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
  • Customization: Use oat flour for a nut-free version or sugar-free sweeteners for a keto-friendly option.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
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