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Rustic bowl of creamy homemade cottage cheese cookie dough topped with mini chocolate chips and flaky sea salt on a farmhouse wooden table.

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

This Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is the viral high-protein treat that's taking over social media—and for good reason! Blended cottage cheese creates an incredibly smooth, creamy base that tastes surprisingly rich without any raw eggs or butter-heavy dough. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and loaded with mini chocolate chips, this edible cookie dough comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for healthy snacking, meal prep, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve it by the spoonful or pair it with fresh fruit, pretzels, or graham crackers for an easy, protein-packed dessert everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 6 servings (about 2 cups total)
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese blended
  • ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional Mix-In's

  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1 tbsp flax seed
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • flakey sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
  • Add the almond flour and oat flour. Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the dough to firm up.
  • Scoop into bowls or enjoy by the spoonful. Serve with apple slices, strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, or enjoy straight from the refrigerator.

Notes

Notes

  • Blend the cottage cheese completely smooth for the best texture.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese creates the richest flavor.
  • If the dough seems too soft, add 1–2 tablespoons additional oat flour.
  • If it's too thick, stir in a tablespoon of blended cottage cheese or milk.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individual scoops for up to 2 months.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
Nutrient Amount
Calories 215
Protein 13g
Carbohydrates 14g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 8g
Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 12mg
Sodium 210mg
Potassium 180mg
Calcium 90mg
Iron 1.1mg
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
Keyword cottage cheese, cottage cheese cookie dough, high protein