PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH COTTAGE CHEESE
If you’re looking for a protein-packed snack that tastes like cookie dough, look no further than this Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cottage Cheese! Simply blend the cottage cheese until smooth (or use plain Greek yogurt), then add a few simple pantry ingredients! Even if you hate cottage cheese, I bet you will love this thick, creamy dessert-turned-healthy-snack 😉 It tastes like cookie dough, but you get more for fewer calories and a whole lot more protein. Winning!
The first step is to blend your low fat cottage cheese just until there are no big curds left. You can of course skip this step if you’re using plain Greek yogurt, but I’ve found that plain Greek yogurt tastes more tangy and doesn’t get as thick. Once your cottage cheese is pretty smooth, add a little vanilla extract and sweetener of choice (I use this one). Blend again briefly, then taste and see if you want more sweetener or vanilla. What you’ve just done is turned bland, lumpy cottage cheese into a sweet vanilla batter with similar macros to Greek yogurt!
Now, mix in some powdered peanut butter (OR vanilla protein powder for a “peanut-free” version), peanut butter (OR cashew butter), a dash of salt (enhances flavor), and a tablespoon of mini chocolate chips! You can also use sugar free chocolate chips or cacao nibs to cut 4g of sugar and about 5 calories from the recipe.
Gahhhh… get in my mouth!!! Here’s the printable recipe for this Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cottage Cheese. Leave a comment below to tell me whatcha think 😉
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 5 oz. low fat cottage cheese blended
- 3 tbsp. (18g) powdered peanut butter or vanilla protein powder
- 1-2 tbsp. calorie-free sweetener I used one that's twice as sweet as sugar
- 1 tbsp. natural peanut butter or cashew butter
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Dash salt optional
- 1 tbsp. (14g) mini chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips, or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese just until smooth and no large clumps remain. OR use plain Greek yogurt (a little more tangy).
- Mix in remaining ingredients and enjoy!
Notes
12 Responses
Sarah Wilkins
Nicole – I am so glad it worked amazing for you!!!
Nicole
Amazing!!! Taste so good!! I freeze mine for just a few minutes I like it cold! Never thought cottage cheese would be my new go to for breakfast!!!
Dawn
Can this be made into cookies?
Sarah Wilkins
Really appreciate all the feedback on this recipe and the modifications that have worked :)
Nicole
This is the best!!!! Taste amazing!!!!
Tiffany
As I was putting my kiddos to bed tonight I was thinking about this new cookie dough healthy alternatives that I have been trying..and I thought to myself, I bet cottage cheese could create a good one, looked on Pinterest and there this recipe was ! I loved it and thank you for the full nutritional breakdown even if you switch out cocoa nibs.
Jody
This was delicious! I added two scoops of vanilla protein powdered and some milk, and your recipe is just the perfect base!
Sarah Wilkins
Hi Alicia, yes! You can definitely leave it in the fridge in an airtight container. It should keep well for up to three days!
Alicia
Can I make this ahead of time and leave it in the fridge? How long will it last if so?
Sarah Wilkins
I am so glad you liked this recipe Kass! Coconut is always a great addition :)
Kass
I was looking for a way to use leftover cottage cheese and this was perfect! I added some coconut flakes as well and it was delic
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Sarah Wilkins
August 15, 2023
Hi Dawn! No, this recipe will not work for baking but you would love these baked cookies: https://nutritionistmom.com/blogs/blog/chocolate-chip-peanut-butter-protein-cookies