Healthy Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough for Guilt-Free Indulgence
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is a healthier alternative, blending creamy cottage cheese with wholesome ingredients for a delicious snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Cottage cheese well-drained
- 1 cup Almond flour adds a nutty flavor
- 1 cup Rolled oats provides fiber and texture
- ¼ cup Natural sweetener such as honey, maple syrup, or agave
- ½ cup Nut butter such as peanut or almond
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract adds depth
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
- ½ cup Chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain the Cottage Cheese by placing it in a fine mesh sieve for about 10 minutes.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix almond flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: Add drained cottage cheese, natural sweetener, nut butter, and vanilla to the dry mixture.
- Incorporate the Baking Soda and Salt by sprinkling them into the dough and mixing well.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips or Nuts, making sure they are distributed evenly.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness as necessary before chilling.
- Chill the Dough by covering the bowl and refrigerating for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop and Serve using a cookie scoop or your hands into small portions.
- Store or Enjoy the cookie dough by keeping it in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained and adjust sweetness based on personal preference. Chilling is essential for flavor development.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie dough portionCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg
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