No-Bake High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bites

A modern American snack-hack, no-bake cookie dough bites chill instead of bake. Blended cottage cheese and natural peanut butter create a creamy dough dotted with mini chocolate chips.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep

Estimate for one serving

• 185 cal
• 14g protein
• 12g carbs
• 9g fat

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1Add the cottage cheese to a food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds remaining.
2. 2Scrape down the sides, then add the peanut butter, protein powder, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. 3Process again until a thick, cohesive dough forms that holds together when pinched; pause to scrape the bowl once or twice so everything incorporates evenly.
4. 4Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand so they stay whole and distribute evenly.
5. 5Taste and adjust sweetness with a tiny splash more maple only if needed, keeping the dough firm enough to roll.
6. 6Line a small sheet pan or plate with parchment. Scoop tablespoon-size portions and roll between clean palms into neat bite-size balls.
7. 7Arrange the bites in a single layer on the parchment, then chill uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
8. 8Once set, transfer to an airtight container, separating layers with parchment if stacking.
9. 9Serve cold straight from the fridge as a high-protein sweet snack or dessert; they keep well for meal prep up to 4 days.