Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bites 🍪✨

Description

Imagine the creamy richness of cheesecake mixed with the chewy sweetness of raw cookie dough — but made with healthy ingredients. The cottage cheese blends into a silky base that gives you protein while tasting like dessert. The oat flour creates a soft cookie dough texture, and chocolate chips make each bite feel indulgent. It’s the perfect sweet snack that you can eat guilt-free.

Ingredients

Makes 16–20 bites

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat both work)
• 3–4 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
• Pinch of salt
• Optional add-ins:
  – 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
  – 1–2 tbsp protein powder (vanilla)
  – 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Blend the base
   Add cottage cheese, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender.
   Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Mix the dough
   Pour the mixture into a bowl.
   Add oat flour and salt. Stir until a thick cookie-dough consistency forms.
3. Fold in chocolate chips
   Mix in your chocolate chips (or other add-ins like nuts or sprinkles).
4. Scoop
   Use a small ice-cream scoop or spoon to portion dough into bite-sized balls.
5. Chill
   Place the bites on a tray lined with parchment paper.
   Freeze for 20–30 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Enjoy!
   Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for 2 months.

Description

Imagine the creamy richness of cheesecake mixed with the chewy sweetness of raw cookie dough — but made with healthy ingredients. The cottage cheese blends into a silky base that gives you protein while tasting like dessert. The oat flour creates a soft cookie dough texture, and chocolate chips make each bite feel indulgent. It’s the perfect sweet snack that you can eat guilt-free.

Notes

• If the dough is too runny, add more oat flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
• If it’s too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons of milk.
• Use mini chocolate chips for the best texture.
• Greek yogurt can be used to replace ¼ of the cottage cheese for extra tang.
• For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats.

Tips

✔ Blend cottage cheese VERY smooth for a true cookie dough feel.
✔ Add a spoon of nut butter for richer texture.
✔ Freeze slightly for firm, scoopable cookie dough balls (like your photo).
✔ Add crushed Oreos, sprinkles, or peanut butter chips for variations.
✔ Drizzle with melted chocolate to make them look gourmet.

Servings

16–20 bites (depending on scoop size)
Serving size: 2 bites

Nutritional Info (per 2 bites, approx.)

• Calories: 110–140
• Protein: 6–9g
• Fat: 3–6g
• Carbs: 12–16g
• Fiber: 1–2g
• Sugar: 5–7g

Varies based on cottage cheese fat percentage and choice of sweetener.

Benefits

• High-protein snack
• No-bake, fast, meal-prep friendly
• Tastes like dessert but lighter & healthier
• Good for weight loss or balanced snacking
• Kid-friendly
• Boosts satiety and helps control cravings

Q & A

Q: Does it taste like cottage cheese?

A: No — once blended and mixed with vanilla + honey, it tastes like sweet cookie dough or cheesecake.

Q: Can I use Greek yogurt instead?

A: Yes, but use half Greek yogurt + half cottage cheese for best texture.

Q: Can I make it vegan?

A: Yes — use vegan cottage cheese or blended tofu + vegan chocolate chips + maple syrup.

Q: Can I eat them without freezing?

A: Yes, they taste like soft cookie dough, but chilling helps them hold shape.

Q: How long do they last?

A:
• In fridge: 5 days
• In freezer: 2 months