Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (Printable)

Creamy dip blends cottage cheese, almond butter, and chocolate chips for a tasty, healthy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
03 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
07 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

→ For Serving

08 - 2 cups mixed fresh fruit such as strawberries, apple slices, banana, and grapes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a food processor or high-speed blender, process the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined.
03 - Add almond flour and pulse until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a cookie dough texture.
04 - Transfer the dip to a medium bowl and stir in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Serve immediately with fresh fruit, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Packed with protein from cottage cheese for a satisfying snack
  • Healthier alternative to traditional cookie dough with natural sweetness
  • Versatile enough to serve as dessert or a midday energy boost
  • Kid-friendly and customizable with your favorite mix-ins
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest, most indulgent texture
  • Blend the cottage cheese longer than you think necessary to ensure zero graininess
  • Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving for a firmer, more scoopable consistency
  • Make ahead and store covered in the refrigerator—flavors develop beautifully overnight
  • Double the batch for parties—it's always the first thing to disappear
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