09/04/2024
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
1 cup cottage cheese, about 8 ounces
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1: Blend the dough
In a high-powered blender or food processor, purée the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until completely smooth.
Editor’s Tip: While the standard recipe is delish as is, you can enhance the flavor of the dough with optional mix-ins. To the blender, try adding 1 tablespoon of brown sugar!
Step 2: Mix in the flour and protein powder
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Puree Mix Lauren Habermehl For Taste Of Home
LAUREN HABERMEHL FOR TASTE OF HOME
Transfer the cottage cheese purée to a medium mixing bowl and add the almond flour and protein powder. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Editor’s Tip: Taste your dough at this stage and see if it needs a little salt. Sodium amounts vary between brands of cottage cheese, so feel free to add a pinch or two if you feel like your dough needs a little oomph.
Step 3: Add the chocolate chips
Fold in the chocolate chips and then eat by the spoonful to your heart’s content.
Editor’s Tip: This edible cookie dough is less sweet than the real thing. If you typically reach for dark chocolate chips, consider opting for semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for this edible cookie dough. You could also try a blend of different chocolate chips for a unique twist.