Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or heat-treated all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (optional, for extra protein)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend the Base
Place the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. There should be no visible curds left from the cottage cheese.
- Step 2: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Transfer the blended mixture into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the almond flour, protein powder (if using), and sea salt. Stir with a spatula until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Step 3: Add the Mix-ins
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spoon or spatula. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough so you get a bit of chocolate in every bite.
- Step 4: Chill and Serve
While you can eat it immediately, the texture improves if you let it chill in the refrigerator for about 15 to 30 minutes. This allows the flour to hydrate and the dough to firm up slightly.