High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Dessert Recipe (6 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes High Fiber Recipes Breakfast Snacks Desserts Gluten-free

"Are you ready to indulge in a game-changing treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your fitness goals?" asks Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®. "Meet [my] protein-packed cottage cheese cookie dough, a creamy, delicious and ridiculously easy twist on traditional cookie dough. This guilt-free goodness is packed with the power of cottage cheese, protein powder and wholesome whole-food ingredients to fuel your body and your taste buds."

This high-protein recipe is "a fun substitute for your regular ole’ protein shakes," adds Rachel. "It’s a sweet treat that will make you feel like you’re eating a spoonful of homemade cookie dough, but with an added boost of protein and far less sugar."

Here's your gluten-free shopping list for this high-protein cookie dough dessert recipe: cottage cheese (check out the health benefits of cottage cheese), vanilla extract, raw honey or maple syrup, almond flour, vanilla protein powder and dark chocolate chunks or chips.

Note: Most protein powders are gluten-free. But be sure to check the label if you're on a gluten-free diet. 

Serve this sweet high-protein cottage cheese recipe as a sweet snack or for a healthier dessert after dinner. We wouldn't blame you if you ate some for breakfast, either. Be sure to read about the health benefits of protein!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cottage cheese
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 servings vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chunks or chips)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the cottage cheese, vanilla extract and honey into a high-speed blender. Process until smooth.
2. Add the almond flour and protein powder. Pulse just to blend, scraping the sides as needed, until well combined.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine. Serve.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Clean Food Crush®.

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