When you think about making holiday treats you may imagine big bags of flour, many mixing bowls, and a messy kitchen. It can take a long time and you might taste every batch of cookies.
There is an easier way. This chocolate‑chip cookie dough is ready in minutes, needs no oven, and creates very little mess.
The secret is cottage cheese. It adds a lot of protein, making the dessert healthier. Cottage cheese can be used in many recipes, and this sweet dough is a top choice.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes
High‑Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup low‑fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Put the cottage cheese, maple syrup, protein powder, almond flour, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Move the mix to a bowl, stir in the chocolate chips, and enjoy right away.
Serves: 4 | Portion: ½ cup
Nutrition per serving: 264 calories, 15 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 15 g protein, 19 g carbs, 14 g sugar, 3 g fiber, plus calcium and iron.