High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

Serves 4 · 10 min prep

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1Add the cottage cheese to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds remaining.
2. 2Scrape down the sides, then add the peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. 3Blend again until a thick, uniform cookie-dough texture forms, pausing once to scrape the bowl so everything incorporates evenly.
4. 4Transfer the mixture to a medium mixing bowl and fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until they are evenly distributed.
5. 5Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by folding in a little extra maple syrup, keeping the dough thick enough to scoop.
6. 6Divide into four small airtight containers or jars for grab-and-go portions.
7. 7Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the dough firms up and the flavors meld.
8. 8Serve cold with a spoon, or roll into bite-size balls if preferred for snacking.
9. 9Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days; stir briefly before eating if any liquid separates.