High Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
5 min
2 servings
Cottage cheese is going viral as the magic ingredient to make edible cookie dough. It’s a nutrition powerhouse full of calcium and protein. Add a scoop of protein powder – Power Up Vanilla, Salted Caramel, or Chocolate are all great choices– and you’ve got a dessert that’s delicious, satisfying, and won’t give you a sugar crash. Try different mix-ins for a fun, customizable treat everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1⁄4 cup almond flour
- 1 scoop Power Up Vanilla Protein Blend, Power Up Chocolate Protein Blend, or Power Up Salted Caramel Protein Blend, your choice
- 1 tbsp Summer Berry Sweet Dip Mix
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips, optional
Preparation
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, blend cottage cheese until smooth. Scrape Into a large bowl. Add flour, protein blend, and sweet dip mix. Stir to combine.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips. Enjoy!
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(1/2 cup): Calories 250, Fat 10 g (Saturated 2 g, 0.1 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 25 g.
Tips
No food processor? No problem! Simply stir the ingredients very well––you’re looking for a smooth texture, similar to cookie dough.
For a calorie conscious dessert, look for a lower % milk fat cottage cheese or enjoy 1⁄4 cup serving.
Make it your way! Check out these mix-in suggestions for inspiration:
Power Up Chocolate Protein Powder Blend: peanut butter chips, chopped nuts, Chocolate Bliss Brownie chunks.
Power Up Vanilla Protein Powder Blend: fresh berries, Dulce de Leche Pudding or Luscious Lemon Curd, dried cranberries.
Power Up Salted Caramel Protein Powder Blend: white chocolate chips, chopped dates, crushed pretzels.