Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Indulge in guilt-free sweetness with our Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough! A nutritious treat packed with flavor and protein. 🍪✨
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor For blending the cottage cheese and mixing ingredients.
- 1 Cookie Scoop For portioning the cookie dough.
- 1 Parchment paper For lining the baking sheet.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese Opt for low-fat varieties for a lighter recipe.
Grains
- 1 cup rolled oats Provides texture and fiber.
- 1/2 cup almond flour Can be substituted with oat flour for a nut-free option.
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Adds sweetness and richness.
- 1/4 cup natural nut butter Enhances flavor and adds healthy fats.
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey Adjust for desired sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
Instructions
Preparation
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Start by placing 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese into a food processor. Blend it until it’s smooth and creamy.
Mixing
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Next, add 1 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of almond flour, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Additionally, include 1/2 cup of maple syrup or honey for sweetness. Mix these ingredients until they are well combined.
Incorporating Nut Butter
- Incorporate Nut Butter: Now, add 1/4 cup of natural nut butter to the mixture. Blend everything together until you achieve a dough-like consistency.
Folding in Chocolate Chips
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips.
Portioning
- Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chilling
- Chill the Dough: For the best flavor, chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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Notes
Essential nutrition facts per serving:
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 7g | 5g | 20g |