Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

When you imagine making holiday goodies you probably picture 5-pound bags of flour and sugar, a kitchen sink filled with mixing bowls, and a butter-smeared apron. It’s an activity that can go on for hours and mean tasting at least one of every batch of cookies as they emerge from the oven. 

But that’s not the only way to produce a seasonal sweet treat. This chocolate chip cookie dough comes together in minutes with minimal mess. There’s no need to fire up the oven.  

And best of all, it’s packed with protein. Cottage cheese is your superpower when it comes to enjoying a high protein dessert. While some prefer it on its own, it owes its massive popularity to its versatility. 

You can use cottage cheese in all kinds of different recipes. (Trust us, we wrote a few of them!) And that includes tons of desserts, but this craveable high-protein cookie dough just might be our favorite.

Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup reduced-fat cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 serving vanilla protein powder
• ⅔ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Directions

In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, protein powder, almond flour, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in the chocolate chips, and serve immediately.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 264; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 209mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 17g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 18%; Potassium: 98mg; Iron: 7%

Originally published December 2024; Updated July 2026

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