Description
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough brings protein-packed sweetness to your dessert game without guilt. Blend creamy cottage cheese with classic cookie ingredients for a delightful twist that satisfies your treat cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup honey
Leavening and Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup cottage cheese and ¼ cup honey in a medium mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate ½ cup almond flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the mixture, stirring until all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently fold ¼ cup chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Transfer the prepared dough to the refrigerator and chill for exactly 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
- Remove from refrigerator and enjoy directly as a protein-rich dip or sweet treat, using a spoon or graham cracker for scooping.
Notes
- Whip the cottage cheese until completely smooth to avoid lumpy texture.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the base mixture.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or alternative chocolate chips to customize your cookie dough.
- Store the dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg