Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe
This Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is a quick and healthy dessert option that blends creamy cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of freeze-dried strawberries and the richness of almond flour. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced by vanilla and chocolate chips, it offers a guilt-free treat you can enjoy immediately or chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz plain cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- ⅓ cup ground freeze-dried strawberries (17g)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (30ml)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Red gel food coloring (optional)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour (96g)
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (35g)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground freeze-dried strawberries, kosher salt, and red gel food coloring if using, into a food processor or blender equipped with a tamper stick. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure even blending.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended strawberry cottage cheese mixture to a medium bowl. Add the almond flour and vanilla protein powder, stirring until fully combined into a thick dough. Adjust thickness by adding more almond flour or protein powder if preferred.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough for added texture and sweetness. Serve immediately for a soft dough or chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese is recommended for creamier texture and richer flavor.
- Red gel food coloring is optional and only for enhanced visual appeal.
- You can adjust the thickness of the dough by adding more almond flour or protein powder to your preference.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is a great source of protein and perfect for a quick, healthy dessert or snack.
