Gluten-Free Edible Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Enjoy the classic flavor of cookie dough with a healthier twist! My Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is made with almond flour, almond butter, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free and packed with protein, it’s the perfect snack to eat straight from the bowl or freeze into bite-sized treats!
Craving that classic cookie dough flavor but looking for a more wholesome option? My Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is exactly what you need. I’ve made this recipe countless times for my family, and what sets it apart is how incredibly creamy and satisfying it is without using traditional butter, flour, or refined sugar. The blend of cottage cheese, almond flour, and almond butter makes it a nutrient-packed snack that’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
This is one of my favorite treats because it’s fun to make, and no one ever guesses the secret ingredient is cottage cheese! Whether you’re enjoying it straight from the bowl or freezing it for later, this gluten-free cookie dough is a delicious snack disguised as a treat. Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Why You’ll Love My Edible Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe
- Classic Cookie Dough Flavor: All the rich, sweet flavors you love in traditional cookie dough, with a healthier twist.
- Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and almond flour for a balanced treat.
- Quick & Easy: This recipe requires no baking—just mix and enjoy in minutes!
- Fun to Share: Perfect for snacking or sharing, whether scooped straight from the bowl or frozen into bite-sized portions.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best-tasting gluten-free edible chocolate chip cottage cheese cookie dough recipe:
Cottage Cheese: You can substitute silken tofu, cashew cream, chickpea puree, or vegan yogurt for cottage cheese.*
Almond Butter: You can substitute peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or another nut or seed butter for the almond butter.
Maple Syrup: You can substitute honey, agave nectar, or another liquid sweetener for the maple syrup.
Vanilla Extract: You can omit the vanilla extract if you don’t have it.
Almond Extract: You can omit the almond extract if you don’t have it.
Salt: You can omit the salt if you don’t like salty cookie dough.
Almond Flour: You can substitute oat flour, tapioca flour, or another gluten-free flour for almond flour.*
Oat Flour: You can omit the oat flour and add an equal amount of almond flour if you don’t have it.
Vanilla Protein Powder: You can use your favorite vanilla-flavored protein powder. If you use an unflavored protein powder, you may need to add more sweetener. Adjust to taste.*
Chocolate Chips: You can use your favorite type of chocolate chips.
*I have not tested this substitution.
How to Make My Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough with Cottage Cheese
Step 1: Blend the Wet Ingredients
Mix the cottage cheese, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a blender, food processor, or, my favorite,the chopper cup with my immersion blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the almond flour, oat flour, and protein powder. Stir with a spatula until well-combined.
Step 3: Add the Chocolate Chips
Add the chocolate chips and stir until blended. Then dig in with a spoon and enjoy!
Expert Recipe Tips
Almond and Oat Flours: Using a combination of almond flour and oat flour not only provides a pleasant texture but also ensures that this cookie dough is gluten-free. Make your own oat flour by grinding rolled oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground.
Protein Powder: The recipe calls for vanilla protein powder, but you can customize this based on your preferences. If you don’t have protein powder on hand, you can replace it with more almond or oat flour without affecting the overall taste.
Chocolate Chips: You can use any type of chocolate chips you prefer, whether it’s semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe dairy-free.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
- Straight from the Bowl: Enjoy a creamy, protein-packed spoonful right away as a quick snack.
- Frozen Bites: Roll the dough into balls, freeze, and grab as a chilled treat when you need a sweet fix.
- Top Your Yogurt: Add a dollop to your favorite yogurt for a fun and delicious mix-in.
- Fruit Pairing: Serve alongside apple slices or bananas for a well-rounded snack.
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Edible Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder or more almond or oat flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix the cottage cheese, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a blender, food processor, or, my favorite, the chopper cup with my immersion blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the almond flour, oat flour, and protein powder. Stir with a spatula until well-combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until blended. Then dig in with a spoon and enjoy!
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Hello! I absolutely love your cottage cheese chocolate peanuts butter recipe and have made it at least six or seven times. However, i just tried the cottage cheese cookie dough recipe and it came out with the texture and taste of bread dough. Do you have any suggestions???
Hi Andrea, thank you so much for reaching out 🙂 What are the exact ingredients you used to make this recipe? What protein powder did you use? I hope I can help 🙂