🥣 Carnivore Cookie Dough Recipe
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
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4 oz beef tallow or softened butter (for a creamier base)
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3 oz cooked bacon or crispy beef bits, finely chopped
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2 scoops unflavored or vanilla whey isolate (optional, for texture & protein)
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1 egg yolk (optional — adds richness, skip if avoiding raw eggs)
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1 tbsp collagen powder (for chewiness)
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Pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
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Optional sweetener: ½–1 tsp allulose, stevia, or monk fruit (if you prefer sweet notes)
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Optional mix-ins:
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Mini dark chocolate chips (if you’re not strictly carnivore)
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Crumbled jerky or crispy pork belly bits for a pure carnivore twist
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🔪 Instructions
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Render or soften fat:
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If using tallow, melt slightly until it’s soft but not liquid.
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Butter should be room temperature.
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Mix the base:
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In a bowl, combine tallow (or butter), protein powder, collagen, and salt.
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Stir with a fork or hand mixer until thick and dough-like.
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Add flavor and texture:
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Fold in the chopped bacon or beef bits.
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If using, add chocolate chips or jerky pieces.
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Taste and adjust:
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Add sweetener if desired.
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For softer dough, mix in a few drops of warm water or melted fat.
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Chill (optional):
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Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes for a firmer, scoopable texture.
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Serve:
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Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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🍴 Macros (approximate per serving)
(varies depending on ingredients)
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Calories: ~400–500
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Protein: ~30g
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Fat: ~40g
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Carbs: 0–2g
Would you like me to make a “sweet dessert-style” version (using keto-safe sweeteners and vanilla) or a “savory meat-forward” version (with jerky, bacon, and saltiness) next?