This viral Tiktok cottage cheese cookie dough recipe is the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth while maintaining your health goals. It's easy, quick, and simple to make. It requires only 6 ingredients and comes together in under 5 minutes.
I think we have established by now that I am a huge fan of cottage cheese to the point that I use it for savoury recipes such as pasta, pizza, breakfast casseroles and bagels, as well as sweet recipes such as this incredible chocolate mousse.
This is an edible dough because it doesn't contain raw eggs or flour.
Given how delicious and easy this recipe is, it's no surprise it has gone viral on TikTok.
The cottage cheese adds a creamy texture to the dough, and the sweetness from the maple syrup balances out the tanginess of the cottage cheese.
I'm a sucker for Viral recipes and I have to try them to see for myself, and I must admit this recipe did not disappoint. I will be making a batch as a weekly healthy treat.
If you're craving another high-protein chocolate treat, try this mint dark chocolate protein bar.
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Why I love this recipe
High in protein: Thanks to the cottage cheese and protein powder. This sweet treat will satiate you and keep you fuller for longer.
Healthy alternative: It satisfies cookie dough cravings with better macros and is a great meal prep treat for easy healthy snacking.
Quick and easy: Just 6 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need to make this recipe.
Versatile: You can adjust the taste as you go to make it as sweet as you want to. You can also add other mix-ins- see the list below.
Ingredients needed
Cottage cheese: It provides creamy texture and protein, I almost always use full-fat in my recipes but you are welcome to use low-fat if you're in a cutting phase or if that's what you prefer.
Almond flour: It's what provides authentic cookie dough texture and an extra protein boost.
Maple syrup: Used as a natural sweetener but you can replace it with honey, agave, or stevia.
Protein powder: It adds protein and helps achieve cookie dough texture. I used vanilla protein but you can use unflavored whey, casein, or plant-based (may need to adjust liquid content)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: I usually prefer to chop my chocolate bars because they give me chunkier bites than chocolate chips- you can use cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips.
Vanilla extract.
How to make the Viral Tiktok Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Step 1- Blend wet ingredients:
Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla in a food processor or blender until smooth scraping down sides as needed.
Step 2- Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder and chocolate chips with the blended cottage cheese mixture then add the blended cottage cheese mixture and fold together until well combined.
Chill for 30 minutes or enjoy straight away.
Hanaa's recipe tips
- Let your cookie dough sit for 5 minutes before adjusting the consistency. If it is too wet, add more almond flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add a splash of milk of choice.
- Don't overmix the dry ingredients into the blended cottage cheese.
- If you're a fan of sea salt, you can add a sprinkle to balance the taste.
- You can add in peanut butter.
- You can store your cottage cheese cookie dough in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Cookie dough mix-ins
- Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- White chocolate chips
- Crushed protein bars
- Dried fruit (cranberries, raisins)
- Coconut flakes
- Mini M&Ms
- Crushed pretzels
- Peanut butter chips
- Sprinkles
- Crushed freeze-dried fruit
For en extra protein cookie dough:
- Add crushed protein bars
- Include roasted edamame
- Mix in protein chips
- Top with protein granola
Frequently asked questions
It serves around 20 g of protein per serving.
Recipe card
Viral Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-aweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla in a food processor or blender until smooth scraping down sides as needed.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder and chocolate chips with the blended cottage cheese mixture then add the blended cottage cheese mixture and fold together until well combined.
Mandy says
Looks yummy.
Bouchra says
Thank you hanaa for this sweet cottage cheese cookie dough recipe. I really enjoyed makin' & tasting it.
Elle says
👍
Hanaa says
My fave
Salma says
This cookie dough recipe is genius! It’s the perfect blend of healthy and indulgent. I can already imagine how delicious it must taste! 🍪✨.